Work From Home Data Entry Clerk

Workpath; Toronto; Remote; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data management company is looking for a Data Entry Clerk to work from home in Toronto, Ontario. The ideal candidate is computer savvy with fast typing skills and a keen eye for detail. Responsibilities include transferring data from paper to digital formats, verifying information, and organizing files to ensure data accuracy. A basic understanding of databases and proficiency in MS Office tools are essential. This role relies on maintaining updated and accessible data for effective operations.

Qualifications

• Fast typing skills; knowledge of touch typing system strongly preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets.
• Basic understanding of databases.

Responsibilities

• Transfer data from paper formats into computer files or database systems.
• Type in data provided directly from customers.
• Verify data by comparing it to source documents.

Skills

Fast typing skills

Knowledge of touch typing system

Excellent knowledge of MS Office Word

Excellent knowledge of MS Excel

Good command of English

Tools

Office equipment

Computer hardware

Job description

About the job Work From Home Data Entry Clerk

Work From Home Data Entry Clerk - Canada

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 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

• 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