Data Entry Clerk

The specific job duties and responsibilities of a Data Entry Clerk will depend on the industry in which they work. Data Entry Clerks will often have the following responsibilities:

• Create spreadsheets to track important customer information and orders.
• Transfer data from hard copy to a digital database.
• Update customer information in a database.
• Organize existing data in a spreadsheet.
• Verify outdated data and make any necessary changes to records.
• Operate common office equipment, like scanners and printers.
• Search for and investigate information contained in files.
• Perform regular database backups to secure data.
• Input text-based and numerical information from source documents.
• Provide occasional administrative support.
• Sort and organize hard copies of paperwork after entering data electronically.
• Review data for deficiencies or errors.
• Assist with special projects that require large amounts of data entry.
• Provide data entry support across departments on an ad-hoc basis.
• Type in data quickly and efficiently.

Requirement

• Proven experience as data entry clerk
• 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