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Freight Payables Clerk

Cleveland-Cliffs
Detroit, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2026
Location: Detroit, MI

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) is one of North America’s premier processors, buyers, sellers and recyclers of scrap metals of all kinds and is a key supplier to the metals industry of North America. FPT is a wholly-owned business of Cleveland-Cliffs and has an immediate opportunity for a Freight Payables Clerk at our Kee Container location. The Clerk is responsible for accounts payable and other financial and administrative functions associated with various transportation carriers.

Summary Of Responsibilities

  • Perform key accounts payable functions including reconciliation and payments for transportation carriers
  • Audit freight bills against freight manifests
  • Answer all vendor inquiries and analyze related accounts
  • Separate, match and file all purchase orders (POs); secure proper coding and approvals for all POs and checks
  • Process incoming paperwork and ensure it has been entered correctly into the system
  • Print all accounts payable reports and maintain all accounts payable files
  • Assist with accounts receivable and special projects, as necessary
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and/or 1 – 3 years of related experience and training
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts with precision and accuracy
  • Experience with accounting and inventory software and contact management systems

Ferrous Processing and Trading is a subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. Cleveland-Cliffs is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

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