We are looking for a committed Data Entry Operator. The duties 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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