A Data Entry Operator is a professional who is in charge of entering all the data into different computer databases. In addition, they manage and maintain effective record keeping, organizing files to collect information for future use.

Data Entry Operator responsibilities include:

• Entering customer and account data from source documents within time limits
  • Compiling, verifying accuracy and sorting information to prepare source data for computer entry
    • Reviewing data for deficiencies or errors, correcting any incompatibilities and checking output

The duties of a Data Entry Operator include coding information, troubleshooting processing errors and achieving an organization's goals by completing the necessary tasks. They are also responsible for complying with data integrity and security policies, printing and scanning files and generating reports. 

The data entry job description clearly lists the key tasks, duties, responsibilities and skill requirements for a data entry position.

Data entry employment is a wide field. Sometimes referred to as a data entry operator, data entry specialist, data entry clerk or an information processing worker these are the common data entry duties and data entry skills for the job.