Data Entry Clerk
- Toronto, ON, Canada
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Job details
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
We are looking for a Data Entry Clerk to 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Skills
- Transfer data from paper formats into computer files or database systems using keyboards, data recorders, or optical scanners
- Type in data provided directly from customers
- Create spreadsheets with large numbers of figures without mistakes
- Verify data by comparing it to source documents
- Proven experience as a data entry clerk
- 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
- Fast typing skills; Knowledge of the 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
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Data Entry Clerk at World Web Works will type information from paper documents into the database, update existing records and retrieve files when asked. The role also includes running regular backups and keeping paperwork sorted so nothing is lost.
Requirements
Candidates need fast, accurate typing, comfort with Word and Excel, and a basic understanding of databases. A high school diploma or equivalent, good English and customer service skills, and strong attention to detail are also required.
Skills
- Data entry
- Touch typing
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Spreadsheets
- Database basics
- Data verification
- Data backup
- Record keeping
- Optical scanners
- Office equipment
- Computer hardware and peripherals
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- English communication
Categories
- Administrative
- Technology
Keywords
- data entry
- data entry clerk
- database
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- spreadsheets
- touch typing
- typing
- record keeping
- data verification
- backup
- office administration
- customer service
- World Web Works
Seniority
Entry level
Tools
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- Database
- Optical scanner
- Data recorder
Languages
- English