Data Entry Clerk

work from home job; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A remote employment opportunity is looking for a Data Entry Clerk to manage data entry tasks including verifying and inputting data accurately. Candidates must possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and at least 2-4 years of related experience. Responsibilities include compiling and sorting data, correcting errors, and maintaining activity logs. A high school diploma or GED is required, and familiarity with background checks is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of related experience required for Data Entry Clerk position.
• Completion of a speed and accuracy data entry test may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate data entry devices to verify and input data.
• Compile, sort, and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered.
• Maintain logs of activities and completed work.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Reviewing employment education for background checks, managing mailbox, reviewing reporting, submitting fingerprint-only background checks – follow-up notices to candidates, assisting with i9 as needed
• The main function of a data entry specialist/Data Entry Clerk is to operate data entry devices, such as a keyboard or computer, to verify and input data.
• A typical data entry specialist is responsible for accurate information documentation and personal project management.
• Technical skills include documentation skills and time management.

Job Responsibilities

• The Data Entry Clerk will read source documents such as canceled checks, sales reports, or bills, and enter data in specific data fields or onto tapes or disks for subsequent entry, using keyboards or scanners.
• Compile, sort, and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered.
• Locate and correct data entry errors, or report them to supervisors.
• The Data Entry Clerk will compare data with source documents, or re-enter data in verification format to detect errors.
• Maintain logs of activities and completed work.

Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Completion of a speed and accuracy data entry test (May be required).

Education/Experience

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• 2-4 years of related experience required.

Must-Have

• Working with confidential information – direct experience
• Strong organization skills – balancing projects/lists at the same time
• Great Communication Skills – concise (both verbal, written : working on background checks/ handing information for new hires/ i9s) - writing emails, communicating with team members/ stakeholders
• Administrative Work – 2-4 years
• With experience with the onboarding/recruitment processes

Nice To Have

• Previous i9 experience
• Previous experience with background checks