Our client, a major software data analytics company, is actively looking for a Data Entry Specialist to join their team in Evanston, IL. This position is 5x per week in office, so candidates must be local and commutable to Evanston, IL.
Duration: 6 months, potential to be extended, potential for FTE
Data Entry Specialist
The department focuses on data verification for particular federal, state and county agencies who determine eligibility for publicly funded programs.
A Data Entry Specialist completes data entry from mailed and faxed forms provided by financial institutions within our local office setting. This data entry includes account information and balance information.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
This position is not remote and must be able to work out of the office full-time in Evanston, Illinois.
Meet productivity and quality requirements entering financial and account balance data provided by financial institutions.
Maintain detailed required records in the completion of data entry tasks.
Must be able to meet all deadlines including processing data within the same day of receipt. There are strict service level agreements that must be met on a daily basis.
Must be able to rename and split large files within minutes of receiving, after training is completed.
Must operate an envelope inserter for daily mail and other mail equipment without assistance, after training completed.
Must be able to efficiently sort a large amount of incoming mail and separate by type of data, after training completed.
Additional department responsibilities as required.
Required Skills and Experience:
0-2+ years of experience
College Degree preferred. High School diploma required.
Microsoft Suite skills. Microsoft Excel and Outlook skills required.
10 key proficient. An assessment will be given during the interview.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to the highest quality of performance.
Critical thinking. Must be able to objectively analyze information and apply correct conclusions.
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines with the ability to work overtime, when approved.
Self-motivated, reliable; must be able to work independently as well as in a team.
Able to multi-task with no loss in productivity.
Able to adapt to new environments, adjust to situations or demands, and function effectively with a minimum of confusion or loss in productivity.
Must be able to obtain contract-specific security clearance as a condition of employment and continued employment.