Data Entry Specialist

Total Paving & Brick; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Paving & Brick seeks a Data Entry Specialist to maintain accurate data systems and support job costing and purchasing management. This role emphasizes routine, deadline-driven tasks, data entry accuracy, and organized record keeping within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include entering data, cleaning datasets, generating reports, and assisting with inventory data. Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and effective time management are essential to succeed in this position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of data entry experience.
• Proficient typing and keyboarding skills.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel and data management tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Enter and verify data accurately into databases and systems.
• Maintain organized records and file systems.
• Manage and clean data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Generate reports based on data analysis.
• Support database management and organization.
• Assist with purchasing and inventory management data.
• Adhere to deadlines and follow a fixed daily workflow.
• Support job costing processes through precise data entry.

Skills

Typing proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Purchasing and inventory knowledge

Experience in data entry

3+ years data entry experience

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Data management tools

Job description

Job Description

The Data Entry Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining accurate and organized data systems. As an individual contributor, this position involves routine daily tasks driven by deadlines, ensuring data integrity and supporting business functions like job costing and purchasing management. The specialist is responsible for entering, verifying, cleaning, and managing data to support efficient record keeping and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Enter and verify data accurately into databases and systems
• Maintain organized records and file systems
• Manage and clean data to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Generate reports based on data analysis
• Support database management and organization
• Assist with purchasing and inventory management data
• Adhere to deadlines and follow a fixed daily workflow
• Support job costing processes through precise data entry

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data entry
• Proficient in typing and keyboarding skills
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel and data management tools
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Effective time management and organizational abilities
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of purchasing and inventory management processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business Administration or related field

Company Description

We are a family-owned paving and hardscape company serving residential and commercial clients across Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Our services include asphalt paving, concrete, brickwork, and pavement maintenance, with a strong focus on quality workmanship and dependable customer service.
We operate in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where adaptability and strong communication are key. Our culture is built on integrity, accountability, and a positive attitude.
We’re looking for reliable, motivated individuals who take pride in their work and want to grow with a company that values excellence and continuous improvement.

Company Description

We are a family-owned paving and hardscape company serving residential and commercial clients across Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Our services include asphalt paving, concrete, brickwork, and pavement maintenance, with a strong focus on quality workmanship and dependable customer service.We operate in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where adaptability and strong communication are key. Our culture is built on integrity, accountability, and a positive attitude.We’re looking for reliable, motivated individuals who take pride in their work and want to grow with a company that values excellence and continuous improvement.