Data Entry Specialist
AI Summary
A Data Entry Specialist ensures business data is accurate and clean by validating, cleaning, and maintaining records in CRMs and spreadsheets, supporting finance, sales, and operations.
About this role
Data Entry Specialist (CRM, Excel, Data Accuracy) – Remote | U.S. Hours
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours
About the Role
We’re hiring a Data Entry Specialist to ensure ** business data is accurate, clean, and always up to date **.
This is not just typing — you will:
- Validate and clean data
- Maintain CRM and system accuracy
- Support finance, sales, and operations
- Ensure records are audit-ready
You are the backbone of data integrity across the business.
What You’ll Own
Data Entry & Accuracy (Primary Focus)
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Enter and update records in:
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
- Airtable
- Excel / Google Sheets
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Cross-check data against:
- Invoices
- Contracts
- Customer and employee records
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Correct:
- Errors
- Duplicates
- Missing fields
Data Cleaning & Maintenance
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Clean and standardize datasets using:
- Filters
- Pivot tables
- Formulas
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Apply consistent:
- Naming conventions
- Formatting
- Categorization
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Perform regular data audits to ensure quality
File & Record Management
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Organize records in:
- Google Drive
- Dropbox
- SharePoint
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Maintain:
- Logical folder structures
- Version control
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Ensure all files are easy to find and audit-ready
Reporting & Cross-Team Support
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Generate daily/weekly reports:
- Data updates
- Transactions
- Audit logs
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Support:
- Finance (AR/AP data entry)
- Sales (lead/contact updates)
- HR (employee data)
Compliance & Confidentiality
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Handle sensitive data securely:
- Financial
- Personal
- Client information
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Follow compliance standards (GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA if applicable)
Process Improvement
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Identify recurring data issues
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Suggest improvements such as:
- Automation
- Better templates
- Improved workflows
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Help reduce manual errors and inefficiencies
What Makes You a Strong Fit
- You have exceptional attention to detail
- You catch errors others miss
- You are fast, accurate, and consistent
- You’re comfortable with repetitive, high-volume work
- You take ownership of data quality
Required Experience & Skills
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1–2 years experience in:
- Data entry
- Clerical or administrative roles
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Strong proficiency in:
- Excel / Google Sheets
- (filters, sorting, pivot tables, formulas)
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Experience with CRMs:
- Salesforce or HubSpot
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High typing speed and accuracy
Nice to Have
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Experience in high-volume environments:
- E-commerce
- Finance
- Healthcare
- Logistics
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Basic knowledge of:
- SQL
- Google Apps Script
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Experience in compliance-heavy industries
What a Typical Day Looks Like
- Input new records into CRM or spreadsheets
- Audit and clean existing data
- Cross-check entries with source documents
- Generate reports for teams
- Organize and maintain file systems
- Handle ad hoc data requests
In short:
You ensure all business data is accurate, clean, and reliable.
Key Metrics (KPIs)
- Typing accuracy ≥ 98%
- Error rate < 1%
- Data entry completed within SLA (same day/next day)
- Reports delivered accurately and on time
- Clean, well-structured datasets
Why This Role Stands Out
- High ownership over business-critical data
- Exposure to multiple departments (finance, sales, HR)
- Clear performance metrics
- Opportunity to improve systems and workflows
- Strong foundation for growth into operations or analytics roles
Interview Process
- Initial Phone Screen
- Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
- Practical Task (timed data entry + error-checking test)
- Client Interview
- Offer & Background Verification
Apply Now
If you:
- Are detail-obsessed and accurate
- Work fast without compromising quality
- Take pride in clean, reliable data
This role is a strong fit.
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