Administrative Assistant Bilingual (Japanese/English)

Job description
JOB TITLE: Administrative Assistant Bilingual (Japanese/English)

LOCATION: Onsite at our Bellevue, WA office (Remote workers need not apply)

SALARY RANGE: $19.00 - $29.00

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP & Life Insurance after completion of the 90-day probationary period.

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.
• Kanji proficiency (Kanji Kentei Level 3 or higher).
• 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.

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.

To keep employees as safe as possible, we have installed clear plastic barriers, provide masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:
• Bellevue, WA 98007 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:
• Bellevue, WA 98007: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)