Administrative Assistant- Bilingual Japanese & English

ATAGO U.S.A., Inc.; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

ATAGO U.S.A., Inc. is seeking an Administrative Assistant with bilingual Japanese and English language skills. The role requires reading and writing Japanese kanji at a high-school level or higher and offers a path in a professional office environment.

The successful candidate will manage monthly sales analysis documents, prepare invoices and shipping documents, perform data entry, and handle inventory, payments, and PO processing. Some college or equivalent work experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Japanese with strong communication skills.
• JLPT Level 1 proficiency in Japanese.
• 2–3 years of experience with Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Organized, detail oriented, and self-motivated.
• Ability to teach basic Japanese classes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly sales analysis documents.
• Prepare and maintain payment invoices and shipping documents.
• Data entry and filing of paperwork.
• Inventory control of stock items and office supplies.
• Credit card and check payment processing.
• Maintain and process customers’ purchase orders.
• Coordinate office events.
• Prepare outbound shipments.
• Order office supplies and negotiate with suppliers.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Japanese

JLPT N1

Excel

Word

Outlook

Typing 50 wpm

Some College

Education

Some College

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

ATAGO U.S.A., Inc, has an immediate need for an Administrative Assistant with bilingual Japanese & English language skills. This position offers opportunities for a career in a professional office environment. Applicants must be able to read and write Japanese kanji with a high-school level proficiency or higher. At least 1 year of office work experience is preferred. Applicants should be career-minded and self-motivated. Organizational skills and attention to detail are critical for this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monthly sales analysis documents.
• Preparing and maintaining payment invoices and shipping documents.
• Data entry and filing of paperwork.
• Inventory control of stock items and office supplies.
• Credit card processing and check payment processing.
• Maintaining and processing customers’ purchase orders.
• Coordinating office events.
• Prepare outbound shipments.
• Office supplies order included negotiating with suppliers.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong English and Japanese comprehension.
• Japanese Language Proficiency Level 1 (Nihongo Nouryoku Shiken Level 1).
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate in Japanese and English in both written and verbal.
• Organized, efficient and self-motivated with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to teach basic Japanese class.
• 2 to 3 years of recent experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to type 50 wpm or better.
• Some College preferred or equivalent work experience.

SALARY RANGE:

$24.00 - $29.00

Schedule:

8 hour shift (M-F 7:30am-4:30pm)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 18 years of age Legally authorized to work in the United States Some College Valid Washington Drivers license & Candidate must currently reside in the greater Seattle, WA area.