*Data Entry Clerk (Halifax, Nova Scotia)

Job summary

The role involves entering and verifying data from source documents into systems while ensuring accuracy and identifying errors. Additionally, the clerk will maintain logs of completed work and manage assigned tasks to meet deadlines.

Job details

Data Entry Clerk Join the insurance sector for our client and become part of a team that supports essential business operations. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment, valuable industry exposure, and the chance to further develop your administrative and organizational expertise. What is in it for you: • Hourly salary of $19. • 6-month contract with potential for permanent employment. • Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week. • Weekday schedule from 9 am to 5 pm. • Hybrid work, with 3 days per week in the office. Responsibilities: • Enter and verify data from source documents into systems. • Review and validate data accuracy before input. • Identify and correct data entry errors. • Compare entered data with original source documents. • Maintain logs and records of completed work. • Manage assigned tasks independently and meet deadlines. What you will need to succeed: Required qualifications • High School Diploma or GED. • 2-4 years of related data entry or administrative experience. • Strong data entry and typing accuracy. • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. • Experience with data validation, documentation, and record-keeping. Preferred qualifications • Experience in a data entry, administrative support, or operations environment requiring a high level of data accuracy. • Banking or financial services industry experience. • Experience using data entry software or scanning systems. • Fast and accurate typing skills. Soft skills • High attention to detail. • Strong time management skills and the ability to work independently. • Effective verbal and written communication skills. Why Recruit Action? Recruit Action (agency permit: AP-2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach. As part of the screening process, some applications may be reviewed using artificial intelligence tools. Only candidates who meet the hiring criteria will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The role involves entering and verifying data from source documents into systems while ensuring accuracy and identifying errors. Additionally, the clerk will maintain logs of completed work and manage assigned tasks to meet deadlines.

Requirements

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and 2-4 years of related data entry or administrative experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, along with strong typing accuracy, is required for success in this role.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Administrative Support · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Data Validation · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Data entry
• Data validation
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Documentation
• Record-keeping
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Typing accuracy
• Administrative support
• Administrative Support
• Record Keeping
• Business Operations
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Administrative Functions
• Communication
• Data Validation
• Data Entry
• Financial Services
• Operations
• Time Management
• Typing
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Administrative
• Data & Analytics
• Finance & Accounting
• Data Entry Clerk
• Data Entry Clerks
• Data Entry Keyers

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