Data Entry Clerk

Convergenz; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Convergenz is hiring two full-time Data Entry Clerks to support a government client’s Payroll and Benefits Operations in Washington, DC. This is a short-term W2 contract through the end of February 2027 and is fully onsite in Washington, DC.

The role involves handling high-volume payroll paperwork, including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, tax changes, and benefits deductions, with data entry into payroll systems and day-to-day Payroll/Benefits support.

Qualifications

• Data Entry / Office Experience required.
• Minimum 1 year of data entry experience.
• Minimum 3 years processing work within a professional office.
• Minimum 3 years of office management experience.
• Experience handling customer service responsibilities and inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Data Entry & Personnel Processing: review paperwork, enter and update employee data, process changes.
• Research & Validation: review payroll and personnel documents, resolve issues with staff.
• Administrative Support: sort/file documents, handle high-volume paperwork, use Outlook/Word.

Skills

Data entry

Office experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Seeking two full-time Data Entry Clerks to support a government client’s Payroll and Benefits Operations team in Washington, DC. This is a short-term W2 contract expected to run through the end of February 2027.

Fully onsite in Washington, DC. U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.

This role will support a high volume of payroll and personnel documentation, including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, tax changes, and benefits deductions. Candidates will enter information into a payroll system, review and validate paperwork, research discrepancies, and assist Payroll and Benefits staff with day-to-day operations.

Required Experience

Data Entry / Office Experience

• Minimum 1 year of data entry experience
• Minimum 3 years processing work within a professional office or organization
• Minimum 3 years of office management experience
• Experience handling customer service responsibilities, including reviewing, researching, and resolving questions

Microsoft Office

• Minimum 2 years of Microsoft Office Suite experience
• Outlook
• Excel
• Word

Preferred

• Payroll processing experience
• Payroll systems experience

Education: High School Diploma required; college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Data Entry & Personnel Processing

• Review incoming paperwork for accuracy and completeness
• Enter and update employee information in a payroll system
• Process name, address, and W-4 tax changes
• Set up health and life insurance deductions
• Process personnel actions, including new hires, terminations, and salary adjustments
• Process documentation related to regular and off-cycle payroll

Research & Validation

• Review and validate payroll and personnel paperwork
• Research and resolve payroll issues
• Work with Payroll and Benefits staff to resolve documentation issues
• Assist permanent staff with research and operational needs

Administrative Support

• Sort and file high-volume documentation
• Handle a high volume of calls and incoming paperwork
• Use Outlook for email and calendar functions
• Create and work with documents in Word
• Support customer service activities and employee questions

Expected Capabilities

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong data entry accuracy
• Attention to detail and organization
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with confidential information
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Willingness to learn

Background / Public Trust

Candidate must be able to clear Public Trust.