A global automotive parts manufacturing company currently seeking a Japanese / English Bilingual Administrative Assistant employee to support their facility in the Livonia, Michigan area. The ideal candidate has at least business-level language ability in both Japanese and English and demonstrated work experience in administration and translation. This is a full-time, direct hire position.
Japanese/ English Administrative Assistant Responsibilities Include:
- Provide clerical and administrative functions to the office- data entry, answering / transferring phone calls, scheduling, etc.
- Additional support for the accounting department including assistance with accounts payable and receivable, purchasing support, maintaining spreadsheets, etc.
- Greet visitors at the front desk and handle guest access and check-ins
- Maintain documentation of financial records, employee information and training, and other general office affairs
- Adherence to company compliance policies, guidelines, and procedures
- Maintain supply of office equipment
- Other duties as assigned
Japanese / English Administrative Assistant Qualifications Include:
- Minimum Associate’s degree in an Accounting or Business-related field preferred, OR equivalent work experience
- Japanese language skill is required (JLPT N2 or higher)
- 2-3 years’ work experience as an Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant, or Receptionist, preferably in a logistics or industrial environment
- Knowledge of general accounting functions such as accounts payable / receivable, expense tracking, budget preparation, etc.
- Good computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Excel (with experience creating spreadsheets, pivot tables, using VLOOKUP, etc.)
- Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills in a multicultural environment
- Organizational and time management skills
- While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.
We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.
We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.
