Data Entry 2

Aston Carter; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Data Entry Specialist (Level 2) for a strictly contract role based in Washington, DC. The position focuses on accurate data entry and database management across financial and project tasks for a national team.

Responsibilities include maintaining leasing transaction records, generating reports, and handling confidential information with professionalism. The role requires precision, organization, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven data entry and database management experience in an operational or administrative setting.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and client information with discretion.
• Experience supporting financial and project management tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support across financial and project management activities.
• Deliver white-glove transaction support to a national team of transaction managers.
• Maintain the leasing transaction deal database and ensure data accuracy.
• Work across internal/external systems to enter, manage, and verify data.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Discretion with confidential info

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Deadline-driven

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Job Title: Data Entry Specialist (Level 2)Job Description

This contract Data Entry Specialist role provides operational support across financial and project management functions for a highly dynamic national team. You will focus on accurate data entry and database management, maintain leasing transaction records, and handle confidential employee and client information with professionalism and discretion. The position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently under deadlines while collaborating with multiple teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support across financial and project management activities, ensuring data and documentation are accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Deliver white-glove transaction support to a national team of transaction managers, responding promptly and professionally to requests and inquiries.
• Maintain the leasing transaction deal database, ensuring all data is accurate, current, and consistently updated across multiple teams and geographic regions.
• Work across multiple internal and external systems to create, enter, and manage data, ensuring consistency and integrity across platforms.
• Run reports from various systems, accurately format the output, and distribute reports efficiently to relevant stakeholders.
• Perform high-volume data entry with a strong focus on accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established procedures.
• Manage and update Excel databases, including entering, organizing, and validating data as needed for operational and financial reporting.
• Handle confidential and sensitive employee and client information with strict discretion and professionalism at all times.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with different audiences, clearly presenting complex or detailed information.
• Collaborate as a team player across operational and financial functions, supporting colleagues and contributing to shared goals.
• Meet deadlines and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment, escalating issues and managing up when necessary to ensure timely resolution.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience with data entry and database management in an operational or administrative environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a highly organized working style, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee and client information with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience providing operational support across financial and project management functions.
• Proficiency with Excel, including working with Excel databases for data entry, organization, and basic reporting.
• Ability to work across multiple internal and external systems to create, manage, and maintain accurate data.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to present complex or detailed information clearly and concisely.
• Excellent oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with different audiences.
• Customer service mindset, with the ability to provide white-glove support to internal stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive under deadlines, maintain focus on details, and manage up when needed to keep work on track.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with customer service in a professional office or corporate environment.
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft or similar enterprise systems for data management or HR/financial operations.
• Prior experience supporting transaction managers or working with leasing or transaction-related data.
• Experience generating, formatting, and distributing operational or financial reports.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team spanning multiple locations.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.

Work Environment

This is a strictly contract position based in a corporate office environment in Washington, DC. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, either 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The work involves extensive use of computers, internal and external data systems, and Excel for data entry, database management, and reporting. The office does not provide dedicated employee parking, but it is located close to public transportation, including metro access. The interview process includes one virtual interview and one in-person interview. The environment is professional and fast-paced, supporting a national team, and requires a polished, business-appropriate appearance and demeanor.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Washington, DC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Washington,DC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.