Job Openings Executive Assistant (w/ Accounting experience)

About the job Executive Assistant (w/ Accounting experience)

Position: Executive Assistant with Accounting Experience

Number of hours: 40 hours/week

Schedule: PST


Tasks required:

  • Maintain and coordinate executive calendars, ensuring effective time management and scheduling of meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements

  • Serve as the primary point of contact between executives and internal/external stakeholders, including screening and prioritizing emails and phone calls

  • Plan, book, and organize complex domestic and international travel itineraries, including flights, accommodations, and ground transportation

  • Prepare and edit reports, presentations, and documents, while maintaining an organized filing system for easy retrieval

  • Assist in preparing meeting agendas, taking meeting minutes, and ensuring timely distribution of materials to participants

  • Manage expense reports, receipts, and reimbursements for executives, maintaining accurate records and tracking expenditures

  • Provide project support by conducting research, gathering data, and assisting with project coordination and follow-ups

  • Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism

  • Proactively identify and resolve administrative issues, demonstrating a solution-oriented approach

  • Collaborate effectively with other team members and departments to ensure seamless workflow and the achievement of organizational goals

  • Other ad hoc tasks that would be assigned


Requirements:

  • Proven work experience as a Virtual Executive Assistant for C-level executives or a relevant role

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience is preferred

  • Background in accounting is required

  • Familiarity with current technologies, like desktop sharing, cloud services and VoIP (GSuite, Zoom, Slack, Asana, Notion, etc.)

  • Strong proficiency in office software and communication tools

  • Has knowledge with using accounting software (e.g. Xero, Quickbooks)

  • Knowledge of online calendars and scheduling (Calendly, Google Calendar)

  • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

  • Discretion and the ability to handle confidential information

  • Excellent phone, email and instant messaging communication skills

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented; able to efficiently prioritize multiple tasks

  • Adaptability and a proactive mindset

  • Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment