Data Entry Clerk

Workoo Technologies; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data management company based in New York is seeking a detail-oriented data entry clerk. The ideal candidate should have fast typing abilities and experience in data handling. Key responsibilities include transferring data from paper forms to digital formats, verifying information accuracy, and organizing documentation. Proficiency in MS Office Word and Excel is essential, along with a commitment to data confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a data entry clerk.
• Excellent knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet tools.
• Basic knowledge of databases.

Responsibilities

• Transfer data from paper formats to computer files.
• Enter data provided directly by customers.
• Create error-free spreadsheets.
• Verify data by comparing it with source documents.
• Retrieve data from the database as requested.
• Perform regular backups to ensure data preservation.
• Sort and organize documentation after data entry.

Skills

Fast typing ability

Knowledge of MS Office Word

Knowledge of MS Excel

Customer service skills

Job description

We are looking for a data entry clerk to enter information into our database from paper documents. The ideal candidate will be computer literate and a fast typist with a good eye for detail. You will report to a data manager or other senior member of the data team. Knowledge of data confidentiality principles is mandatory. The company will rely on you to have accurate and up-to-date data that is easily accessible through a digital database.

Responsibilities

• Transfer data from paper formats to computer files or database systems using keyboards, data recorders or optical scanners.
• Enter data provided directly by customers.
• Create spreadsheets with a large number of figures without errors.
• Verify data by comparing it with source documents.
• Retrieve data from the database or electronic files as requested.
• Perform regular backups to ensure data preservation.
• Sort and organize documentation after data entry to ensure data is not lost.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a data entry clerk.
• Fast typing ability; knowledge of touch typing system preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet tools (MS Office Word, Excel, etc.).
• Working knowledge of office equipment and computer hardware and peripheral devices.
• Basic knowledge of databases.
• Good command of English, both oral and written, and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of data confidentiality principles is mandatory.
• Computer literate.