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. in Bellevue, WA seeks an Administrative Assistant with Japanese/English bilingual skills. Must read/write kanji to high-school level or higher and have 1 year of office experience. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential, with capability to teach basic Japanese.

Responsibilities include monthly sales analysis, invoicing, data entry, inventory control, payment processing, and coordinating office events. Some college or equivalent experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong English and Japanese comprehension.
• Japanese Language Proficiency Level 1 (Nihongo Nouryoku Shiken Level 1).
• Ability to effectively communicate in Japanese and English in written and verbal forms.
• 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.

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 including negotiating with suppliers.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills

Strong English & Japanese

Japanese Proficiency Level 1

Bilingual communication

Organized & detail-oriented

Teaching basic Japanese

Typing 50 wpm+

Education

Some College or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

**This position is open only to local candidates. If you do not reside in Washington State, please do not apply.**

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.