Bilingual (Japanese/English) Administrator

Kforce Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking a Bilingual (Japanese/English) Administrator to support the Business Management Department (Planning) and JCB Americas.

The role involves general office administration, travel arrangements, expense processing, vendor coordination, and accounts payable support. Additional duties include event and visitor coordination, website/portal content updates, and project management support to ensure timely information sharing and smooth daily operations for management

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Bilingual fluency in Japanese and English required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in both English and Japanese, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Business Management Department (Planning) and JCB Americas.
• Arrange travel, expenses, vendor and service coordination, and accounts payable support.
• Manage website/portal site content and updates, and assist with project management support.
• Support management and team members with smooth daily operations and timely information sharing.

Skills

Bilingual Japanese/English

MS Office

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kforce has a client in Chicago, IL that is seeking a Bilingual (Japanese/English) Administrator. Summary: This position provides administrative support to the Business Management Department (Planning) and JCB Americas (Japanese Corporate Banking Division for the Americas). Responsibilities include general office administration, travel arrangements, expense processing, vendor and service coordination, accounts payable support, event and visitor arrangements, website/portal site content management and updates, and project management support. This role helps ensure smooth daily operations, timely processing of required procedures, accurate and up-to-date information sharing through internal and external web platforms, and effective support for management and team members.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience required
• Bilingual fluency in Japanese and English required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in both English and Japanese, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.