Data Entry Clerk

Job Description

Data Entry Clerk | Robert Half

The Tone:
This is a contract opportunity with permanent potential at Robert Half, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, dedicated to connecting highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies across various sectors, including finance, accounting, technology, and administrative roles. This Data Entry Clerk position is crucial for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of high-volume, Excel-based data, directly supporting administrative and accounts receivable tasks. The role ensures that all record-keeping is precise, consistent, and follows established procedures, thereby contributing significantly to the operational efficiency of the team.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Contract with permanent potential
• Location: In-person, Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Team: Coordinates with team members to ensure data entry in accordance with department expectations.
• Mission: To accurately and consistently manage high volumes of Excel-based data and support administrative and accounts receivable data tasks with precision.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel (formulas, standard formatting), company systems.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Data Entry: Accurately enter large volumes of both numeric and text-based information into various company systems and spreadsheets, upholding a high standard of precision in all inputs.
• File Management: Maintain and regularly update critical Excel files, expertly utilizing formulas and standard formatting to ensure all records remain organized, reliable, and easily accessible.
• Process Adherence: Strictly follow all established workflows and documented operational procedures to guarantee consistency across every data entry activity and contribute to a highly process-driven environment.
• Quality Assurance: Diligently review all entered information for completeness and accuracy, proactively correcting any errors and resolving discrepancies through careful and thorough verification processes.
• Administrative Support: Organize and manage routine administrative data tasks, and specifically support accounts receivable recordkeeping by accurately inputting payment, invoice, and customer data as assigned.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates must possess prior experience in data entry, specifically involving high volumes of numeric information, within an office setting where close attention to detail was paramount.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to competently work with formulas and efficiently maintain large, complex spreadsheets. This role also requires fast and accurate typing skills, with a keen eye for detail during input.
• Work Ethic & Environment: An ability to strictly follow detailed instructions and adhere to established processes without deviation is essential. Candidates must be comfortable working fully on-site each day in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and possess strong organizational skills to manage repetitive tasks consistently and with sustained focus.
• Bonus: Prior experience in supporting accounts receivable data or managing related financial records is highly preferred for this position.