There are basically three big parts to my job and a few little parts;

- receiving most of what we get into the database system. This has me typing sometimes at top speeds, lifting and hauling material, and of course people scream if it doesn't appear completely accurate, but the warehouse guys *can* potentially do this. Records of checks paid for goods need to go to AP.

- processing outbound paperwork going to ships. Unless my boss is out (like last Monday), he can do the worst part, troubleshooting when the database runs into an error (eg some material hasn't been flagged picked, underdelivery quantities differ from default set to 0). Each ship needs delivery notes, *may* need invoices, *may* need COD forms made, *may* need supplemental materials. I've trained one of the warehouse guys and made a cheat sheet for this, but without my boss around, I'm basically the only person who really does this, which is why I'm basically obliged to show up daily. My boss could generate and send paperwork remotely, but physical paperwork's vital for stuff like CODs or Hazmat delivery.

- processing inbound paperwork. When ships send back paperwork, I check if they're invoicing the correct accounts, invoice them or send questions to my boss, and upload the paperwork. COD material needs to go to AR. All material needs to be filed.

- minor stuff; I pull and handle paperwork for any cigarettes going to ships. I request drawback forms to cover taxes on beer going to ships since we don't have a liquor license. I route phone calls and mail to my boss. I handle month end procedures, reconciling credit cards, trying to ensure everything's fully invoiced with proof of delivery, and monthly reports to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Bureau.