**Job Title: Data Entry Clerk**

**Job Overview:**
We are currently in search of a dedicated and detail-oriented Data Entry Clerk to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for accurately inputting information into our database from various physical documents. The ideal candidate will possess strong computer skills, demonstrate proficiency in typing, and exhibit a meticulous attention to detail. You will report directly to a data manager or another senior member of the data team, playing a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of our data.

**Key Responsibilities:**

1. **Data Input and Management:**
   - Transfer data from paper formats into computer files or database systems using various tools such as keyboards, data recorders, or optical scanners.
   - Enter data provided directly by customers, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
   - Create and maintain spreadsheets containing extensive numerical data, ensuring that all entries are free from errors.

2. **Data Verification and Quality Control:**
   - Verify data by cross-referencing with source documents to ensure accuracy and consistency.
   - Update existing information in the database as necessary, ensuring that all records are current and reliable.

3. **Data Retrieval and Backup:**
   - Retrieve data from the database or electronic files as needed, providing timely access to information for team members and management.
   - Perform regular backups of data to ensure preservation and protection against data loss.

4. **Organizational Duties:**
   - Sort and organize paperwork after data entry to prevent loss and maintain an orderly filing system.
   - Assist in the development and implementation of data entry procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

5. **Confidentiality and Compliance:**
   - Uphold a solid understanding of data confidentiality principles, ensuring that sensitive information is handled with the utmost care and in compliance with organizational policies.

**Qualifications:**
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certification in data management or a related field is a plus.
- Proven experience in data entry or a similar role, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in using computer software, including word processing and spreadsheet applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Excellent typing skills with a high level of accuracy.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with team members and customers.