Data Entry Clerk

$35,360 - $45,760/Yr

Aj Transport - South Boston, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

South Boston, VA

Support Activities for Transportation

About the position

A Data Entry Clerk, also known as a Data Entry Specialist, plays a crucial role in managing and maintaining data within digital databases. This position involves a variety of tasks centered around the accurate input and modification of data figures. The primary responsibility is to input data from paper documents into digital formats, ensuring that all information is accurately captured and updated. This includes updating order statuses for customers and verifying the accuracy of the data entered. Attention to detail is paramount, as clerks must double-check their work to ensure that all data is correct and up-to-date. In addition to data entry, the role requires the creation of spreadsheets to track important customer information and orders. Data Entry Clerks are tasked with transferring data from hard copies to digital databases, organizing existing data in spreadsheets, and verifying outdated information to make necessary changes. The position also involves operating common office equipment such as scanners and printers, searching for and investigating information contained in files, and inputting both text-based and numerical information from source documents. Occasionally, Data Entry Clerks may provide administrative support, which can include sorting and organizing hard copies of paperwork after data has been entered electronically. Reviewing data for deficiencies or errors is also a critical part of the job, as clerks must type in data quickly and efficiently while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Input data from paper documents into digital spreadsheets.
• Update order statuses for customers.
• Double-check work to ensure data accuracy.
• 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• Verify outdated data and make necessary changes to records.
• Operate common office equipment, like scanners and printers.
• Search for and investigate information contained in files.
• 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.
• Type in data quickly and efficiently.

Requirements

• Proficiency in data entry and data management.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to operate common office equipment such as scanners and printers.
• Familiarity with spreadsheet software and database management.
• Good organizational skills to manage data effectively.
• Basic administrative skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with customer service or order management systems.
• Familiarity with data verification processes.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.