via LinkedIn
$50K - 60K a year
Supporting office operations, managing documents, translating, and coordinating events.
Bilingual Japanese-English, high proficiency in Japanese kanji, experience with office software, and organizational skills.
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. 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.
This job posting was last updated on 2/11/2026