Data Entry Clerk

Main Job Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:

· Transfer data from paper formats into computer files or database systems using keyboards, data recorders or optical scanners

· 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

Education and Experience

· 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

HS Diploma or GED