Enters information into databases and/or software programs by inputting alphabetic and numeric information on a keyboard or optical scanner, uploading data from outside sources, and/or transcribing audio and video content.
Reads source documents, such as canceled checks, sales reports, or bills, and enters data in specific data fields using keyboards or scanners.
Compiles, sorts, and verifies accuracy of demographic, financial, and/or customer data before it is entered.
Compares data with source documents and utilizes documentation verification formats to detect and correct recording and data entry errors and reports them to supervisors as needed.
Maintains operational records and logs of activities and work completed.
Adheres to organizational processes to maintain data accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.
Establishes entry priorities by following organizational processes or conferring with team leadership.
Verifies customer and account data by reviewing, correcting, deleting, recovering, or reentering data.
Purges files to eliminate duplication of data.
Secures information by completing database backups.
Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Looks for ways to improve data collection processes, including the design of forms and templates, for data entry.
Operates office equipment as needed to assist in data entry operations.
Contributes to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Previous data entry or clerical experience or experience working in an office setting required
Basic computer skills.
Experience working with data-entry software or cloud storage is a plus.

Data Entry Clerk

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