Data Entry Clerk (REMOTE- Southern California)

Job Title: Data Entry Specialist

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Job Description

This Data Entry Specialist role focuses on accurately verifying and inputting information using data entry devices such as keyboards and computers. The position requires strong documentation skills, careful attention to detail, and effective personal project and time management to ensure data integrity and timely completion of assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret source documents such as canceled checks, sales reports, bills, and other records to extract required information.
• Enter data into specific data fields or systems using keyboards or scanners, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Compile, sort, and organize data prior to entry to confirm accuracy and consistency.
• Verify the accuracy of data before and after entry, following established procedures and formats.
• Locate and correct data entry errors in a timely manner, or escalate issues to supervisors when necessary.
• Compare entered data with source documents to identify discrepancies and make corrections.
• Re-enter data in verification format when required to detect and resolve errors.
• Maintain detailed logs of daily activities, data entry tasks, and completed work for reporting and audit purposes.
• Accurately document and record customer and client information in the appropriate systems.
• Manage personal workload and deadlines effectively, working independently to complete projects on time.

Essential Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interpret source documents and communicate issues clearly.
• High level of attention to detail to ensure accurate data entry and error detection.
• Effective interpersonal skills to collaborate and communicate within the team and with stakeholders as needed.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing ones time efficiently.
• Proficiency in documenting and recording customer and client information accurately in designated systems.
• Previous experience using computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Data entry skills with proven speed and accuracy, including the ability to complete a data entry speed and accuracy test if required.
• 810 years of related data entry or similar experience.
• High school diploma or GED.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and personal projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills for compiling, sorting, and maintaining data and activity logs.
• Comfort working with various types of source documents such as financial records, sales reports, and billing information.
• Experience maintaining accurate logs and documentation for audit and reporting purposes.
• Familiarity with using keyboards, scanners, and standard computer-based data entry devices.

Work Environment

This role is primarily remote, allowing you to perform data entry tasks from your home or preferred workspace. On the first day, you must report in person to a location in Torrance to pick up equipment and receive initial setup instructions. The position involves extensive computer and keyboard use, working within standard office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications. You are expected to work independently, manage your own time, and maintain a quiet, organized environment suitable for focused, detail-oriented computer work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Torrance, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.