# Entry level Data Entry specialist

**Company:** [Hartman Walsh Painting](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/tCtmn9NDecqFQvw1bNboYZ.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

Role Overview

-   **What they do:** Convert physical documents into digital files, check records for mistakes, and organize spreadsheets.
-   **Where they work:** Offices or remotely from home for industries like healthcare, finance, and government.
-   **Average pay:** Around $37,000 to $38,000 per year, depending on experience and location.[](https://www.indeed.com/hire/job-description/data-entry-clerk)[](https://hiring.monster.com/resources/job-descriptions/administrative/data-entry-clerk/)[](https://www.randstadusa.com/job-seeker/career-advice/job-profiles/data-entry-clerk/)[](https://www.careerexplorer.com/careers/data-entry-clerk/)[](https://www.employbridge.com/position-spotlight/what-is-a-data-entry-clerk)[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COAB6uTWqgs&t=5)

Key Responsibilities

-   Input text and numbers into databases from paper or digital sources.
-   Compare data against original documents to check for errors.
-   Scan and organize multi-page physical or electronic files.
-   Delete duplicate files and back up important records.
-   Protect private company and customer information.

## Requirements

Requirements & Skills

-   **Education:** High school diploma or equivalent.
-   **Typing speed:** Fast and accurate typing, usually between 40 and 60 words per minute.
-   **Software knowledge:** Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, and basic database tools.
-   **Soft skills:** High attention to detail, strong focus, and good time management.[](https://www.randstadusa.com/job-seeker/career-advice/job-profiles/data-entry-clerk/)[](https://www.betterteam.com/data-entry-clerk-job-description)[](https://www.workstream.us/job-description/admin-data-entry-clerk.html)[](https://www.employbridge.com/position-spotlight/what-is-a-data-entry-clerk)[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COAB6uTWqgs&t=5)