Data Entry Operator / Typist (Remote)

About the job Data Entry Operator / Typist (Remote)

Duties may include fielding telephone calls, receiving and directing visitors, word processing, creating spreadsheets and presentations, filing, and packaging of client payrolls. Extensive software skills are required, as well as Internet research abilities and strong communication skills.

What will you be doing?

Prepare, compile and sort documents for accuracy

Check source documents for accuracy

Verify data and correct data when necessary

Obtain further information for incomplete documents

Update data and delete unnecessary files

Combine and rearrange data from source documents where required

Enter data from source documents into prescribed computer database, files and forms

Transcribe information into required electronic format

Scan documents into document management systems or databases

Check completed work for accuracy

Store completed documents in designated locations

Maintain log books or records of activities and tasks

Respond to requests for information and access relevant files

Print information when required

Comply with data integrity and security policies

Maintain own office equipment and stationery supplies

What are the requirements?

Customer-service oriented with excellent phone manners

General office skills

Proficient in Windows PC/Google environment with accurate data entry / keyboarding skills

Detail orientated, with ability to focus on numerical data

Ability to work under time constraints and meet schedules: at times with unexpected deadlines

Ability to multitask

Ability to do light lifting

Bilingual preferred but not required

Education/Experience

High School Education with minimum of 1 year office experience

Previous administrative/office management experience preferred

Knowledge of payroll industry helpful, but not necessary

Proficient in Windows PC environment with accurate data entry/keyboarding skills

-Or- an equivalent combination of education and/or experience