Bilingual (Japanese and English) Operations Assistant (AT)

An outdoor equipment distributer in Fife is currently seeking a Japanese and English Operations Assistant to join their current team. The ideal candidate will have a few years of office or team supervising experience and is familiar with the supply chain. Additional experiences in HR and Accounting will be beneficial.

This is a full time direct hired position.

Responsibilities:

• Assist and coordinate daily office operations, including administrative staff and accounting department
• Help with management of accounting functions, including month and year-end reports, payroll, accounts payable / receivable, etc
• Creation of new documents, such as monthly and yearly financial reports and statements
• Coordinate and perform financial audits with internal and external parties
• Budget development and tracking
• Observation of company’s financial performance and identify areas of improvement
• Be a liaison between US office and Asian offices
• General HR assistance
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, accounting, human resources, finance, or related field
• Around 3 years of experience in office management, preferably in a supply chain environment
• Familiar with Japanese language (Speaking/Reading/Writing) and culture
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and leadership ability in a multicultural environment
• 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Language:

• Japanese (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Tacoma, WA 98424 (Required)

Work Location: In person