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. Tasks include - (a) receiving and registering invoices, forms, records and other documents for data capture; (b) entering numerical data, codes and text from source material into computer-compatible storage and processing devices; (c) verifying accuracy and completeness of data and correcting entered data, if needed; (d) operating bookkeeping and calculating machines; (e) importing and exporting data between different database systems and software. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Data entry operator - Data input clerk - Payment entry clerk.