JOB OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the Manager, Financial Operations, the Data Entry Clerk will type information into our database from paper documents. The ideal candidate will be computer savvy and a fast typist with a keen eye for detail.
DUTIES
- Receive and register bills, forms, records and other documents for data capture.
- Input data into computerized databases, spreadsheets or other templates using a keyboard, mouse, or optical scanner, speech recognition software or other data entry tools.
- Import and/or export data between different kinds of software.
- Verify accuracy and completeness of data.
- Identify, label and organize electronic storage media.
- Maintain libraries of electronic storage media.
- Transfer
data from paper formats into computer files or database systems using
keyboards, data recorders or optical scanners.
- Input
data provided directly from customers/vendors.
- Create
spreadsheets with large quantities of data without mistakes.
- Verify data
by comparing it to source documents.
- Update
existing data.
- Scan files
and create/maintain an electronic library.
- 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.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Data entry
clerk experience is an asset.
- Understanding data entry from an accounting perspective is
important.
- Fast typing
skills; with attention to detail.
- 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.
- NetSuite experience would be a bonus but is not required as we will provide training.
Hours of work will be 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, with a 1 hour lunch break.
Weekly hours total 37.5.
