Data Entry Clerk - Remote in Pennsylvania

Job; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Job is seeking a Data Entry Clerk to type information into the company database from paper documents in a remote role based in Pennsylvania.

The ideal candidate will be computer savvy, a fast typist with keen attention to detail and a strong understanding of data confidentiality. You will report to a data manager or senior team member and support accurate, accessible data entry and backups.

Qualifications

• Fast typing speed is required; touch typing preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel and other office tools.
• Understanding of data confidentiality principles and data handling best practices.

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 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

MS Word/Excel

Office equipment knowledge

Data confidentiality

English communication

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word processing

Job description

Data Entry Clerk - Remote in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States job

About the job Data Entry Clerk - Remote in Pennsylvania

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