Administrative Assistant

Location:

Arlington Heights, IL Employment Type:

Temp Working Hours:

Approximately 20 hours per week

Salary:

$20-25/hour (DOE) Position Summary This part-time Administrative Assistant role supports daily office operations in a small business environment. The position focuses primarily on administrative and accounting support , with some light order processing, inventory tracking, and packing work performed within the office (not in a warehouse) . The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling multiple tasks. Key Responsibilities Data entry and general administrative support Light bookkeeping using Excel and QuickBooks Assistance with month-end closing and audit preparation Order processing and coordination with sales/account team Inventory tracking and stock checks Light packing and shipping tasks within the office environment Customer support via email and phone Other general office support as needed Qualifications Detail-oriented, well organized, and deadline-focused Ability to work independently Strong written and verbal communication skills Professional communication via email and phone Team-oriented and flexible Business-level English and Japanese required (English phone communication preferred but not mandatory) Skills & Experience Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word Experience with QuickBooks required ERP experience preferred Strong customer service and email communication skills Ability to multitask and manage time effectively Notes Packing tasks involve small items and are office-based, not warehouse work .