Administrative Assistant Bilingual (Japanese/English)

Position Overview

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.

Key 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.

Required 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.
• 2 to 3 years of recent experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to type 50 wpm or better.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some College preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to teach basic Japanese class.

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.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP & Life Insurance after completion of the 90-day probationary period.
• To keep employees as safe as possible, we have installed clear plastic barriers, provide masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer.

Compensation

Pay: $19.00 - $27.00 per hour