Data Entry Clerk/Excel professional- Remote

August 26, 2026

Post: Data Entry Clerk / Excel Professional
Location: Remote (Work from Home â€“ Open Worldwide or Region-Specific as per your need)
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Freelance | Remote
Experience: 1â€“3 years preferred (but freshers with strong Excel skills can apply)
Salary: â‚¹15,000 â€“ â‚¹30,000 per month / $300 â€“ $500 USD (based on experience & hours)
Start Date: Immediate Joiners Preferred

Job Description

We are hiring a Remote Data Entry Clerk with strong Excel skills to support our back-office data operations. The role involves handling spreadsheets, updating records, organizing data, and working with formulas and functions to manage reports efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

Enter, verify, and organize data into spreadsheets accurately
Create and update Excel reports and trackers
Use basic to intermediate Excel formulas (VLOOKUP, IF, SUMIFS, etc.)
Perform data cleansing and formatting
Generate charts or pivot tables when required
Maintain data security and backup protocols
Collaborate with remote team via email or chat

Candidate Requirements:

Proficient in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets
Good typing speed (40+ WPM preferred)
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines
Fluent in written English
Familiar with remote work tools (Zoom, Slack, Google Drive, etc.)
Degree/Diploma preferred but not mandatory with relevant skillset

Schedule:

Fully remote work
Flexible working hours (based on workload or shifts)
5â€“6 days a week

Perks & Benefits:

Work-from-home flexibility
Stable monthly income or per-project payout
Long-term career opportunities in data processing/analytics
Friendly remote work culture

Hiring Process:

Online application with resume
Excel skills test (practical)
Online interview
Training & onboarding

Note: This is a non-voice back-office role with a focus on spreadsheet expertise. Ideal for candidates looking for stable, remote data entry jobs with Excel-based tasks.

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