Data Entry Specialist

Remote Career; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A data-focused firm in Texas City is seeking a Data Entry Clerk responsible for transferring data from paper documents into a digital database. The ideal candidate should have fast typing skills with a minimum of 60 words per minute, excellent attention to detail, and be proficient in MS Office tools. Candidates must be US citizens as applications from other countries are not acceptable. This role emphasizes data accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 60 words per minute typing speed required.
• Understanding of data confidentiality principles is compulsory.

Responsibilities

• Transfer data from paper formats into computer files or database systems.
• 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.

Skills

Fast typing skills

Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel)

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Basic understanding of databases

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

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.

Minimum 60 words per minute typing speed required.

Applications will not be considered if typing test is not taken.

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
• Great attention to detail
• High school degree or equivalent

NOTE: Only US citizens will apply. Applications from other countries are not acceptable. Don't waste your / my precious time unnecessarily by applying from another country. Thank for you for understanding