Data Entry Specialist

AppleOne Employment Services; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Sick pay

Job summary

AppleOne is seeking a Data Entry Specialist in Long Beach, CA for a long-term temporary role. The position focuses on high-volume data entry, record maintenance, and information review, requiring strong attention to detail and quick learning of new systems.

Ideal candidates will be proficient in Microsoft Excel and able to maintain accuracy with large data sets, supporting department operations and reporting needs.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of administrative, clerical, data entry, order processing, or related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including entering, sorting, organizing, and reviewing data.
• Ability to learn new systems, databases, and department procedures quickly.
• Strong accuracy, organization, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Update, maintain, and track information across spreadsheets and internal databases.
• Review records from multiple sources to ensure information is complete and accurate.
• Sort, organize, and analyze data to support department operations and reporting needs.
• Conduct routine audits and quality checks to verify data accuracy.
• Research and validate information using internal systems and online resources as needed.
• Support administrative projects and sensitive record handling with discretion.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Time management

Discretion with sensitive information

Tools

Microsoft Excel

GIS (preferred)

Job description

A public sector organization in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Data Entry Specialist for a long-term temporary opportunity supporting high-volume data entry, record maintenance, and information review. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, comfortable using Excel, able to maintain accuracy while working with large volumes of information, and can quickly learn new systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Update, maintain, and track information across spreadsheets and internal databases.
• Review records from multiple sources to ensure information is complete, accurate, and properly documented.
• Sort, organize, and analyze data to support department operations and reporting needs.
• Conduct routine audits and quality checks to verify data accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Research and validate information using internal systems and online resources as needed.
• Support administrative projects, operational tasks, and sensitive record handling with discretion.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Rate: $21.00 to $23.00 per hour.
• Job Type: Long-term temporary.
• Location: Long Beach, CA.
• For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 1 to 2 years of administrative, clerical, data entry, order processing, or related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including entering, sorting, organizing, and reviewing data.
• Ability to learn new systems, databases, and department procedures quickly.
• Strong accuracy, organization, and time management skills.
• Comfortable working with large volumes of information while maintaining quality standards.
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting a government, public sector, or highly regulated administrative environment.
• Experience with a Geographic Information System (GIS) or similar software

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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