Executive Assistant (San Diego, CA)

Our Customer is a business and financial software company that develops and sells financial, accounting, and tax preparation software and related services for small businesses, accountants, and individuals. They are laser-focused on their customers, live and breathe innovation, and champion those who dare to dream. Their Mission is powering prosperity around the world. They do it by attracting the world’s top talent, bringing vital partners into their global platform, and leaving the world a better place through exceptional corporate citizenship.

We are seeking an Executive Assistant on a contract basis to support our Customer's business needs. This role is hybrid (3 days onsite and 2 days remote/hour) in San Diego, CA.

The Executive Assistant will support up to an SVP level in addition to 1-2 Director Level leaders, and will be responsible for performing a wide variety of administrative duties. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, professional, and capable of managing their workload as well as their executive’s calendars and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities:

• Manage complex and detailed calendars
• Travel coordination and arrangements
• Partner across organizational boundaries to deliver outcomes with other EABPs and business partners
• Plan and support meetings, off-sites, and team motivation
• Ability to tame organized chaos while remaining calm and composed
• Possess a high degree of initiative to take independent action and be able to always exercise proper judgment
• Be trustworthy and able to exhibit a high degree of confidentiality and integrity
• Be the “eyes and ears” of the organization, and be sensitive to the needs of employees
• Managing and reconciling expense reports on behalf of the leaders
• Maintain organizational charts and email distribution lists
• Have a keen understanding of the organization – the vision, business direction, and mission
• Be approachable and eager to provide counsel and direction to team members/peers
• Takes initiative on researching, implementing, and improving systems and processes

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years working at the Executive administrative level, preferably supporting C-Level senior staff members
• Ability to exercise complete discretion and handle highly confidential information with 100% integrity.
• Proven leadership skills and teaming capability. Ability to coach and inspire others.
• Self-starter who can operate independently and move quickly from one task to another; creative problem solver, seeks "win-win" solutions; energized by challenges
• Anticipatory—must be able to plan ahead and identify unforeseen needs
• Adaptability— Embrace change and pivot when changes arise
• Perseverance—the ability to see things through to completion regardless of obstacles
• Proven time management skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Cultural steward—Brings an element of fun and caring to the workplace
• Strong familiarity with technology preferred
• Expert-level knowledge of Windows desktop computer applications and Microsoft Office (Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills, and office equipment are essential
• Advanced Outlook calendar management is critical
• Ability to format high-level presentations and database applications

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and 401k (no match)

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.