Job description

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

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