Administrative Assistant- Bilingual Japanese & English

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.
• Translations from Japanese to English as well as English to Japanese.
• Inventory control of stock items and office supplies.
• Credit card processing via online terminal.
• 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 Noryoku 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.