Description
Review, verify, and process data and documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with office procedures. Perform data entry and reconciliation, operate office and database systems, maintain records and audit trails, prepare reports and correspondence, and coordinate corrections with submitters and staff.
- • Review and validate data on forms, spreadsheets, and databases for accuracy and completeness.
- • Identify and resolve discrepancies, errors, and missing information.
- • Enter, update, and maintain records in data systems and spreadsheets.
- • Compile, sort, index, and file digital and paper records.
- • Compute and reconcile totals, balances, and counts across source documents.
- • Proofread and quality-check data and reports before release.
- • Generate routine reports, logs, and summaries.
- • Prepare and process standardized forms, notices, and correspondence.
- • Respond to inquiries, explain data requirements, and provide status updates.
- • Receive, scan, and route incoming data submissions and mail; prepare outgoing responses.
- • Maintain and update filing, tracking, and database systems.
- • Operate scanners, OCR tools, spreadsheets, and database software.
- • Monitor work queues, prioritize tasks, and meet processing deadlines.
- • Maintain audit trails and document actions taken on records.
- • Assist with data imports, exports, and template formatting.
- • Ensure compliance with confidentiality, retention, and data security policies.
- • Schedule and track follow-ups for missing or corrected information.
- • Prepare data packets and agendas for meetings and record minutes when needed.
- • Troubleshoot routine issues with files, data access, or office software and escalate as needed.
- • Train coworkers on data entry standards and procedures.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
