Data Entry Clerk

work from home job; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A remote company is seeking a Data Entry Clerk to manage database entries from paper documents. The role requires strong typing skills, familiarity with MS Office tools, and a commitment to data confidentiality. The clerk will transfer data, create spreadsheets, and ensure accuracy in all entries. Ideal candidates will be computer savvy and detail-oriented, providing essential support to the data management team. Interested applicants should possess excellent English communication skills and a knack for organization.

Qualifications

• Computer savvy with fast typing capabilities.
• Ability to work with databases and maintain data confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Transfer data from paper formats into computer files or database systems.
• Type in data provided directly from customers.
• Create spreadsheets with large numbers of figures without mistakes.
• Verify data by comparing it to source documents.
• Retrieve data from database or electronic files when requested.
• Perform regular backups to ensure data preservation.
• Sort and organize paperwork after entering data.

Skills

Fast typing skills

Knowledge of touch typing system

Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets

Working knowledge of office equipment and computer hardware

Basic understanding of databases

Good command of English both oral and written

Customer service skills

Tools

MS Office Word

Excel

Job description

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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
• 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 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