A data entry clerk works in an office and types data into company databases. Their duties include preparing and sorting data prior to entry, typing fast and accurately, providing reports and data to executives and employees on request and keeping sensitive information confidential.

• Sorting and preparing data and files for entry


• Accurately typing data into databases or spreadsheets


• Following the company’s data entry systems and methods


• Backing up data


• Merging data from different systems


• Updating and maintaining databases


• Supplying staff with requested information


• Eliminating duplicated data


• Managing and archiving files