Executive Assistant / Operations & Admin VA

Assist World
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RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level virtual assistants with strong organizational skills and experience supporting senior executives in a remote, fast-paced environment.

Best fit for

  • Highly organized virtual assistants with experience in executive support and operations.
    — “strong organizational skills (borderline OCD in a good way)
  • Proactive individuals comfortable managing both personal and professional schedules.
    — “Manage both personal + professional calendar
  • Detail-oriented candidates with light bookkeeping and expense tracking experience.
    — “Track and manage corporate credit card expenses

Things to consider

  • The role requires handling both structured and unstructured tasks.
    — “Able to handle both structured and unstructured environments
  • Calendar management is a critical and time-sensitive responsibility.
    — “Calendar & Scheduling Management (VERY IMPORTANT)

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with document digitization and organization systems.
    — “Digitize and organize large volumes of documents
  • Demonstrate proficiency in Google Workspace and automation tools.
    — “Google Workspace (Docs, Drive, Gmail)
  • Show examples of improving workflow efficiency in past roles.
    — “Help prioritize tasks and improve workflow efficiency
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Mid Level

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What success looks like

  • streamlining workflows
  • reducing operational bottlenecks
  • providing executive support
Typical background
executive assistanceoperations supportlight finance/admin coordination

Skills & requirements

Required

Calendar ManagementExpense TrackingProject SupportHR Admin

Preferred

Automation ToolsLight Bookkeeping

About the role

Original posting from Assist World via Lever

Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Virtual Assistant to support a VP of Operations & Finance at a fast-growing company.

This role is a blend of executive assistance, operations support, and light finance/admin coordination, helping streamline day-to-day workflows, reduce operational bottlenecks, and bring structure to a fast-moving environment.

The ideal candidate is someone who can take ownership, bring order to chaos, and act as a true right-hand support.

Key Responsibilities

Admin & Organization (CORE)

Digitize and organize large volumes of documents (Google Drive)

Maintain structured filing systems (digital + inbox)

Organize inbox using folders, labels, and automations

Reduce clutter and improve information accessibility

Light HR admin work ( maintenance of the paperwork and upkeep in our system). 

Expense Tracking & Light Bookkeeping

Track and manage corporate credit card expenses

Match receipts to transactions

Prepare expense reports for accounting

Ensure accurate documentation of company spend

Project & Operations Support

Support ongoing construction project coordination

Track invoices and ensure proper documentation

Maintain and update budget tracking files

Ensure all paid invoices are stored and organized

Calendar & Scheduling Management (VERY IMPORTANT)

Manage both personal + professional calendar

Prevent double bookings

Schedule meetings, appointments, and commitments

Book personal appointments (e.g. doctors, gym, etc.)

Proactively optimize calendar usage

General Executive Support

Act as a right-hand support to a senior executive

Help prioritize tasks and improve workflow efficiency

Assist with ad hoc admin tasks

Potentially support light HR admin (forms, submissions)

Tools & Software

Must Have:

Google Workspace (Docs, Drive, Gmail)

Calendar management tools

Microsoft Office

Nice to Have:

Sage Intacct (or any accounting software)

Light bookkeeping experience

Experience with automation tools

Comfortable using AI tools

Ideal Candidate

3+ years experience as a VA / EA / Operations Assistant

Strong organizational skills (borderline OCD in a good way)

Proactive and independent (doesn’t wait to be told everything)

Comfortable supporting senior-level executives

Strong attention to detail

Able to handle both structured and unstructured environments

Trustworthy and reliable

Source: Assist World careers (Lever)

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