Data Entry Operator
- Portland, OR, United States
$18 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $18 USD / hour
- Apply by
- Education
- High school diploma
- Experience
- 0-1 year of experience in data entry, clerical, administrative, or item-processing roles.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Data Entry Operator I
Location: Portland, OR (Onsite)
Pay Rate: $18.00/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Assignment Length: Long-term temporary assignment through the end of 2027
About the Role
We are seeking detail-oriented and dependable individuals to join our team as a Data Entry Operator I in Portland, OR. This is a long-term opportunity supporting large-scale document digitization and transaction processing operations for a major financial institution.
Under the direction of a Team Leader or Work Coordinator, you will be responsible for accurately entering, reviewing, and validating transaction data while maintaining strict quality and productivity standards. This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy focused, detail-oriented work and can thrive in a fast-paced production environment.
Important Hiring Information
Due to the nature of the work and the sensitive financial information handled in this position, candidates must successfully complete an extensive background investigation before beginning employment.
Please note:
- The background screening process is more comprehensive than a standard employment background check.
- Results can take several weeks to be completed and returned.
- Employment offers and start dates are contingent upon successful completion of all required screenings.
- Candidates should be prepared for a potentially longer onboarding timeline than typical roles.
Key Responsibilities
- Enter and validate transaction data with a high level of accuracy.
- Achieve a minimum of 8,500 keystrokes per hour or maintain 55+ WPM with an error rate of 1% or less.
- Perform 10-key by touch data entry.
- Review and verify information from:
- Lead tickets
- Extraction tickets
- Vouchers
- Checks
- OCR-generated data
- Validate:
- Received dates
- Option numbers
- Processor IDs
- Payment amounts
- Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TIN)
- Name Control information
- Tax codes and tax periods
- Transaction codes
- MICR line information from checks
- Maintain knowledge of departmental production processes and quality standards.
- Consistently meet productivity and quality expectations.
- Work collaboratively with team members, supervisors, and client personnel.
- Follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 0-1 year of experience in data entry, clerical, administrative, or item-processing roles.
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn proprietary systems.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous data entry experience.
- Strong typing and 10-key data entry skills.
- Clerical or administrative support experience.
- Good reading, writing, and basic math skills.
- Ability to identify discrepancies and resolve exceptions.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain focus while performing repetitive tasks.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for extended periods while performing data entry work.
- Ability to move between multiple work areas as needed.
- Ability to utilize common office supplies and equipment, including pens, markers, staplers, scissors, rubber stamps, and tape dispensers.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
Work Environment
- Fast-paced production environment.
- Daily priorities may shift based on processing volumes and business needs.
- Repetitive, detail-oriented work requiring a high degree of concentration and accuracy.
- Onsite position located in Portland, Oregon.
Why Apply?
- Stable, long-term assignment through the end of 2027.
- Consistent Monday-Friday schedule with no overnight shifts.
- Opportunity to gain experience within a large financial services operation.
- Team-oriented work environment focused on quality and accuracy.
If you are highly detail-oriented, enjoy working with data, and can maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply today.
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Skills
- Data entry
- Onboarding
- Evaluate information
- OCR
- Production processes
- Computer skills
- Attention to detail
- Administrative support
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Tolerate sitting for long periods
- Heavy lifting