Posted 3 months ago
Data Entry Clerk
New York, NY, United StatesRemotePart-time
AI Summary
A part-time Data Entry Clerk at The Coastal Star inputs data from paper sources into computer files or databases, maintains spreadsheets, verifies accuracy, and performs backups.
About this role
Data Entry Clerk
The Coastal Star is a monthly newspaper covering the South Florida coastal communities of South Palm Beach, Hypoluxo Island, Manalapan, Ocean Ridge, Briny Breezes, Gulf Stream, Highland Beach and coastal neighborhoods of Delray Beach and Boca Raton. Trying to expand our area or coverage.
- 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
- Update existing data
- Retrieve data from the database or electronic files as requested
- Perform regular backups to ensure data preservation
Qualifications
- Proven experience as data entry clerk
- Fast typing skills; Knowledge of 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
- Basic understanding of databases
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills
Computer HardwareDatabasesData EntryExcelMS OfficeOffice EquipmentPeripheralsTouch TypingWord Processing
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