Data Entry Clerk

Arsenault; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A data management company is seeking a Data Entry Clerk in Houston, Texas. The successful candidate will be responsible for typing information into a database from paper documents, retrieving data, and performing backups. Essential skills include fast typing, attention to detail, and customer service. The role requires a high school diploma and proficiency in word processing tools. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to data accuracy and organization in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a data entry clerk.
• Basic understanding of databases.
• Knowledge of the touch typing system is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve data from the database or electronic files.
• Perform regular backups to ensure data preservation.
• Sort and organize paperwork after entering data.

Skills

Fast typing skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Good command of English

Education

High school degree or equivalent

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 and Qualifications

• 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
• Proven experience as a data entry clerk
• Basic understanding of databases
• Good command of English both oral and written and customer service skills
• Great attention to detail
• High school degree or equivalent
• Fast typing skills; Knowledge of the 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