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Sr. Financial Analyst

Plymouth, MN · On-site

$80K - $136K/yr

Analyze variances to plan or forecast, understand drivers and trends. * Assist in development and ... Assists in maintaining the chart of accounts for USGAAP and Japanese GAAP in Oracle. * Assessing ...

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Sr. Financial Analyst

Minneapolis, MN

$80K - $136K/yr

Analyze variances to plan or forecast, understand drivers and trends. * Assist in development and ... Assists in maintaining the chart of accounts for USGAAP and Japanese GAAP in Oracle. * Assessing ...

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for japanese assistant in Minnesota is $23.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.65 and $26.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Japanese assistant?

Japanese Assistants are professionals who provide administrative, linguistic, or cultural support in environments where Japanese language and knowledge are required. Their duties often include translation, interpretation, scheduling, correspondence, and assisting with communication between Japanese and non-Japanese speakers. They may work in offices, educational institutions, or with executives, helping to bridge language and cultural gaps. Japanese Assistants play a key role in ensuring smooth operations and effective communication in international or cross-cultural settings.

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A Japanese Assistant typically supports executives or teams by handling administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, managing correspondence in both Japanese and English, and preparing documents for internal and external communication. They may also assist with translation and interpretation during meetings, coordinate travel arrangements, and help bridge cultural differences within international teams. Collaboration with colleagues in various departments is common, and adaptability is key to managing shifting priorities and urgent requests throughout the workday.

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Infographic showing various Japanese Assistant job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,879 per year, or $23 per hour.

AY Japanese Tutor/Grader (WS-ST2)

Northfield, MN • On-site

St Olaf College
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$12 - $13/hr

Part-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description


Job Title: Japanese Tutor/Assistant (WS-ST2)
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
Department Name: Asian Studies
Unit Number (5 digits): 11447
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor: Chair of Asian Studies Dept.
Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour
Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): To assist Asian Studies faculty in their teaching. Very rarely, students may be asked to assist in their research and in college-related service.
Transferable Skills: Communication (both in English and Japanese; both spoken and written); attention to detail; organization; punctuality; responsibility; confidentiality.
Duties and Responsibilities:
To work with a given faculty member in Japanese; Those who are assigned as tutorial leaders, they will consult with the faculty member on the content of the tutorials and conduct weekly individual or small group tutorial sessions (Japanese 111 to Japanese 302); Those who are assigned as graders, they will review homework, correct quizzes, input the grades onto Moodle.
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)
Minimum qualification: Preference will be given to students who completed Japanese 232 with a grade of A- or better, or equivalent language ability. Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with minimal supervision Strong interpersonal skills and strong Japanese language skills. Enthusiasm for promoting and teaching Japanese.
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.

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