Data Entry Clerk - Remote in Ohio

Job; Cleveland (OH); Remote; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Job is seeking a Data Entry Clerk to remotely input information from paper documents into our database in Ohio. The ideal candidate is a fast typist with strong attention to detail and a solid understanding of data confidentiality.

You will report to a data manager or senior data team member and ensure accessible, accurate records. Responsibilities include transferring data, typing information from customers, creating large spreadsheets, verifying data against source documents, retrieving data

Qualifications

• Fast typing with accuracy and speed; keen eye for detail.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel; basic data handling.
• Basic understanding of databases and data confidentiality principles.

Responsibilities

• Transfer data from paper formats into computer files or databases.
• Type in data provided from customers.
• Create spreadsheets with large figures without mistakes.
• Verify data by comparing with source documents.
• Retrieve data from database or electronic files as requested.
• Perform regular backups to preserve data.
• Sort and organize paperwork after entry to ensure data is not lost.

Skills

Fast typing

Touch typing

MS Word

Excel

Database basics

English proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Office equipment

Job description

About the job Data Entry Clerk - Remote in Ohio

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 devicesBasic understanding of databases


• Good command of English both oral and written and customer service skills