Aj Transport - South Boston, VA
posted about 1 month ago
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with transferring data from hard copies to digital databases, organizing existing data in spreadsheets, and verifying outdated information to make necessary changes.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.