Data Entry Clerk

Compass Early Learning and Care; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in child care is seeking a Data Entry Clerk to manage data entry tasks effectively. This role demands excellent attention to detail and proficiency in MS Office tools, ensuring accurate data management. Ideal candidates will have proven experience and strong typing skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a data entry clerk.
• Knowledge of touch typing system is strongly preferred.
• Good command of English both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Transferring data from paper formats into computer files.
• Creating spreadsheets with large numbers of figures.
• Verifying data by comparing it to source documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast typing skills

Customer service skills

Tools

MS Office Word

Excel

Job description

A Data Entry Clerk is a professional responsible for transferring paper formats into computer files or database systems. They handle typing in customer information provided directly into an electronic format, creating spreadsheets with large numbers of figures. Attention to detail is essential, as mistakes can lead to more significant problems within a company.

Responsibilities :

• Transferring data from paper formats into computer files or database systems
• Typing in data provided directly by customers
• Creating spreadsheets with large numbers of figures without mistakes
• Verify data by comparing it to source documents
• Retrieve data from the database or electronic files as requested
• Perform regular backups to ensure data preservation
• Sort and organize paperwork after entering data to ensure it is not lost

Requirements :

• Proven experience as a data entry clerk
• Fast typing skills; Knowledge of touch typing system is strongly preferred
• Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets (MS Office Word, Excel, etc.)
• Working knowledge of office equipment and computer hardware and peripheral devices
• Basic understanding of databases
• Good command of English both oral and written and customer service skills