Data Entry Clerk

Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Company; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company is seeking a Data Entry Clerk to input, verify, and edit data while maintaining daily entry procedures. The role is in Covington, LA, requiring in-office presence.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma with at least 4 years of related experience, strong typing, and excellent communication and customer service skills, plus proficiency in MS Office and standard office equipment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; with 3 years experience in similar field, preferred.
• Excellent telephone etiquette and communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to operate office equipment (including, but not limited to fax, copier, calculator).
• Prior job experience a requirement, minimum 4 years, unless applicant has a college degree.
• Excellent typing and PC skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in basic to intermediate mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Inputting and posting all incoming checks and other forms of electronic payment.
• Data entry of incoming factoring schedules.
• Assists in written (faxed and certified mail) and verbal verification of invoices and maintaining files.
• Assists in written notification (faxed and certified mail) to debtors and maintaining files.
• Assists clients with research and various requests.
• Assists in answering phones as necessary.
• Assists with reports and other projects.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Telephone etiquette

Communication

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

MS Office

Typing

Attention to detail

Mathematical skills

PC skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fax machine

Copier

Calculator

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Job Type
Full-time

Description

Summary

The data entry clerk is an integral part of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust business operations. In this role you will be responsible for inputting data as well as verifying and editing data, as needed. In addition to having a keen attention to detail, the data entry clerk is also responsible for performing general office tasks and maintaining daily data entry procedures and other functions as outlined below.

Location: This position is located in Covington, LA and the candidate will be required to be in-office.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for inputting and posting all incoming checks and other forms of electronic payment.
• Responsible for data entry of incoming factoring schedules.
• Assists in written (faxed and certified mail) and verbal verification of invoices and maintaining files.
• Assists in written notification (faxed and certified mail) to debtors and maintaining files.
• Assists clients with research and various requests.
• Assists in answering phones as necessary.
• Assists with reports and other projects.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills/Experience/Education

• High School diploma or equivalent; with 3 years experience in similar field, preferred.
• Excellent telephone etiquette and communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to operate office equipment (including, but not limited to fax, copier, calculator).
• Ability to interact professionally with clients and co-workers.
• Prior job experience a requirement, minimum 4 years, unless applicant has a college degree.
• Excellent typing and PC skills required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in basic to intermediate mathematical skills.

Essential Mental & Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions.
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer may be required.
• Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 15 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division any “undue hardship” then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.

Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company and its subsidiaries is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, military and veteran status, physical and mental disability, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe in attracting, retaining, and promoting quality talent and recognize that our diversity is critical to the success of the company.