Data Entry Clerk
- Remote, United States
$17.1 to $19.8 USD / hour
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- $17.1 to $19.8 USD / hour
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Data Entry Clerk to support daily administrative and recordkeeping activities for a wholesale distribution operation in California. This Contract position is ideal for someone who works accurately with high-volume information, communicates clearly, and stays organized in a fast-paced environment. The role will focus on maintaining data quality, processing documents, and assisting with routine office tasks that keep business records current and accessible. While this position is remote, candidates must be located in Southern California to pick up equipment from the company's office in Lynwood, CA.
Responsibilities:
- Enter, review, and update business information in internal systems with a strong focus on speed and accuracy.
- Organize digital and physical records so files are easy to locate, retrieve, and maintain.
- Scan incoming documents and ensure electronic copies are stored correctly in designated folders or databases.
- Prepare and send routine email communications related to document handling, record updates, and status follow-up.
- Use Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word to maintain spreadsheets, generate basic documents, and support reporting needs.
- Perform numerical checks and simple calculations to verify data consistency and reduce entry errors.
- Respond to internal or external inquiries with attentive customer service when clarifying information or resolving routine issues.
- Monitor data for missing, incomplete, or incorrect details and take appropriate action to correct records promptly.
- Demonstrated experience in data entry with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
- Proficiency in 10-key entry and typing for efficient processing of large volumes of information.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word in an office setting.
- Ability to manage email correspondence clearly and professionally.
- Experience scanning, organizing, and maintaining business files and records.
- Comfortable performing basic calculations and verifying numeric information.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize repetitive tasks effectively.
- Customer service skills that support clear communication and dependable follow-through.