Precision Data Entry Clerk | Fast Typist, Detail-Focused

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Holiday pay

401(k) retirement savings plan

Vacation pay

Life insurance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals of Joplin is seeking a Data Entry Specialist to input information from paper documents into our digital systems. You will handle sensitive data with care and ensure accuracy, reporting to a data manager or senior teammate.

The role requires fast typing, solid Word/Excel skills, and a strong eye for detail. A high school diploma or equivalent is expected, with a focus on confidentiality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as data entry clerk
• Fast typing skills; Knowledge of touchtyping 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

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
• Update existing data
• 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

Touch typing

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word processing tools

Job description

Express Employment Professionals of Joplin is seeking a Data Entry Specialist to input information from paper documents into our digital systems. You will handle sensitive data with care and ensure accuracy, reporting to a data manager or senior teammate.

The role requires fast typing, solid Word/Excel skills, and a strong eye for detail. A high school diploma or equivalent is expected, with a focus on confidentiality and reliability.