Data entry clerks

Data entry clerks enter coded, statistical, financial and other numerical data into electronic equipment, computerized databases, spreadsheets or other data repositories using a keyboard, mouse, or optical scanner, speech recognition software or other data entry tools. They enter data into mechanical and electronic devices to perform mathematical calculations.

Job Responsibilities

• Receiving and registering invoices, forms, records and other documents for data capture
• Entering numerical data, codes and text from source material into computer-compatible storage and processing devices
• Verifying accuracy and completeness of data and correcting entered data, if needed
• Operating bookkeeping and calculating machines
• Importing and exporting data between different database systems and software