data entry

Artech Information System LLC; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A large IT staffing company is seeking a Data Entry Clerk in Schaumburg, Illinois. You will be responsible for confirming and updating information in the database from paper documents. Ideal candidates should be computer savvy, detail-oriented, and fast typists. Responsibilities include transferring data into computer systems, verifying it against source documents, and maintaining accurate data records. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on data accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must be able to confirm and update information into a database.
• Understanding of data confidentiality principles is mandatory.
• Experience with data entry tasks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transfer data from paper formats into computer files or database systems.
• Verify data by comparing it to source documents.
• Update existing data.

Skills

Computer savvy

Fast typist

Attention to detail

Job description

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

Job Description

Position: Data Entry Clerk

Hours: 8am - 5pm (OT may be required)

Duration: 1 year

Job Brief

We are looking for Data Entry Clerks to confirm and update information as needed 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 mandatory. The company will rely on you for having accurate and updated data that are easily accessible through a digital database.

Include:

• Confirming data between computer files and the database system
• Transferring/updating data from paper formats into the database systems
• Tracking completion activities

Responsibilities

• Transfer data from paper formats into computer files or database systems using keyboards, data recorders or optical scanners
• Verify data by comparing it to source documents
• Update existing data
• Retrieve data from the database or electronic files as requested
• Perform regular 'saves' to ensure data preservation
• Sort and organize paperwork after entering data to ensure it is not lost
• Updating tracking forms (on line and/or hardcopy) to confirm completion of the work