Transcription Assistant – Entry Level

TeleSolv Consulting

Data Entry Specialist responsible for payroll document management for federal government. Requires attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, handling sensitive data securely.

Posted 6/24/2026part-timeDallas County • District of Columbia, Maryland, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $17 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review electronic payroll documents submitted by contractors and subcontractors across the United States.
Transcribe wage and project data from scanned PDFs into government-provided Excel spreadsheets.
Capture critical data elements including:
Employee classification and identification number
Hourly pay rates and fringe benefits
Union status of employees
Name and address of construction project
Contractor and subcontractor information
Complete transcription assignments for surveys covering up to three years of payroll data, often with overlapping survey schedules.
Ensure accuracy of at least 98%, as verified through random sampling by the Program Office.
Deliver all complete and accurate survey data files within 10 calendar weeks of receipt from the Program Office.
Provide electronic copies of all data or materials developed, as requested.
Participate in onboarding and transition activities, ensuring smooth adoption of procedures, documentation, and communication standards.
Adhere strictly to Government security and privacy requirements, including safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and sensitive payroll data.
Support continuity of operations during federal holidays, inclement weather, or emergency closures, as directed by the Government.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
Associate’s degree preferred
Minimum of 2 years of data entry experience; prior federal contract or payroll transcription experience highly desirable
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data validation, formatting, and quality checks
Ability to interpret scanned payroll forms and transcribe into standardized formats
Familiarity with secure handling of sensitive data and records management protocols
High attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to consistently meet deadlines with overlapping workload
Strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with Program Office staff
Commitment to data integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

data entrypayroll transcriptiondata validationdata formattingquality checksinterpreting scanned formsrecord management

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizational skillsdeadline managementwritten communicationverbal communicationcommitment to data integrityaccuracyconfidentiality

Certifications

high school diplomaassociate's degree