Executive Virtual Assistant (US-Based Accounting and Tax Solutions)

Work Arrangement : Remote

Work Schedule : Monday to Friday, 9 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM PST

Job Type : Full-time

Holiday Adherence : US Holidays

PTO Entitlement : Standard PTO policy as per company guidelines

About Pearl Talent

Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They’re looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we’ve hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.

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Why Work with Us?

At Pearl, we’re not just another recruiting firm—we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary US and EU founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, make an impact, and build a long-term career. We believe in creating environments where your potential is recognized, your voice matters, and your success is tied to meaningful work—not short-term perks. Joining Pearl means stepping into opportunities that challenge you, support you, and set you up for lasting success.

About the client :

Our client brings over 25 years of experience delivering valuable insights to growing businesses. Their founder’s journey is one many can relate to—rising from a modest, middle-class background with no financial resources to becoming a successful CPA, Real Estate Broker, and founder of four thriving CPA firms. Along the way, he has helped hundreds of clients uncover significant savings and turn their business goals into reality.

Today, our clients focus on empowering small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs through high-level financial education and advisory services. Their proven strategies have enabled clients to save millions while building stronger, more sustainable businesses.

Role Overview :

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Executive Assistant to provide high-level support in managing client communication, workflows, and firm operations. This role involves handling client intake and onboarding, managing the executive’s calendar, and ensuring deadlines and projects stay on track through close coordination with offshore staff. The Executive Assistant will also maintain organized records, prepare reports, manage engagement letters, and support billing and administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate is confident, independent, and highly organized, with strong leadership skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate needs several weeks ahead. A minimum of five years of experience in executive support or operations is required.

Key Responsibilities :

Client Intake & Communication 10%

• Scheduling meetings and managing the calendar.
• Handling client onboarding and follow-ups for missing documents.
• Monitoring the client portal and email for routine requests.
• Canopy Software (bigger weight)

Workflow & Deadlines 40%

Operations & Administration 40%

Billing & Financial Admin 5%

General Support 5%

Tools :

Canopy Software, Microsoft Office (Excel in particular), Slack, Outlook, DocuSign, Cloud-based file storage / management systems, Invoice software (with import to QuickBooks), Client portal / email platforms

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