Data Entry Clerk Remote

Job; Remote; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A data service company is seeking a Data Entry Clerk to manage and input data from paper documents into a digital database. The ideal candidate should possess fast typing skills, a solid understanding of data confidentiality, and excellent command of English. Responsibilities include transferring data, verifying accuracy, and organizing paperwork. This role is crucial for ensuring easy access to updated information within the database.

Qualifications

• Strong typing skills with knowledge of touch typing preferred.
• Excellent command of English, both oral and written.
• Ability to work with office equipment and peripheral devices.

Responsibilities

• Transfer data from paper formats into computer files or database systems.
• Type in data provided directly from customers.
• Create spreadsheets with large numbers of figures accurately.
• Verify data by comparing it to source documents.
• Retrieve data from the database as requested.
• Perform regular backups to ensure data preservation.
• Sort and organize paperwork after entering data.

Skills

Fast typing skills

Knowledge of touch typing system

Excellent knowledge of word processing tools

Working knowledge of office equipment and computer hardware

Basic understanding of databases

Good command of English

Customer service skills

Tools

MS Office Word

Excel

Job description

We are looking for a Data Entry Clerk to type information into our database from paper documents. The ideal candidate will be computer savvy and a fast typist with a keen eye for detail. You will report to a data manager or another senior data team member. Understanding of data confidentiality principles is compulsory. The company will rely on you for having accurate and updated data that are easily accessible through a digital database.

Responsibilities

• Transfer data from paper formats into computer files or database systems using keyboards, data recorders or optical scanners
• Type in data provided directly from customers
• Create spreadsheets with large numbers of figures without mistakesVerify 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

Skills

• 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