Data Entry Clerk Job Description Template

Job title

Data Entry Clerk

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable data entry clerk to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will enter data from documents, verify accuracy and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Enter data from documents
• Verify accuracy
• Correct errors
• Update records
• Scan documents
• Organize files
• Meet productivity targets
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of fast typing and 10-key
• Accuracy and focus
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• Typing speed certificate
• 10-key certificate
• Microsoft Office Specialist
• Experience with excel

Skills

• Data verification
• Spreadsheets
• Database entry
• Scanning
• Reliability
• Self-discipline

Work environment and schedule

Data entry clerks work in offices and often remotely. Full or part time, with flexible or shift schedules.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.