Data Entry Clerk

1950labs; Oregon; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

1950labs in Oregon is seeking a Data Entry Clerk to type information into our database from paper documents. The ideal candidate will be computer savvy, a fast typist, and have a keen eye for detail to keep data accurate and accessible.

You will report to a data manager or senior member of the data team. Understanding of data confidentiality is compulsory, and experience with MS Word and Excel is expected to create reliable spreadsheets and maintain up-to-date records.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Fast typing skills; Knowledge of touch typing system is strongly preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets (MS 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.
• Great attention to detail.

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.
• Update existing data.
• 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

Fast typing

Touch typing

English proficiency

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Office equipment

Databases

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. 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
  
• Update existing data
  
• 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

• Proven experience as
  data entry clerk
  
• 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
  
• Great attention to detail
  
• High school degree or equivalent