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Executive Assistant

Vaco
$55,000.00 - $60,000.00 / yr
United States, California, Los Angeles
Jul 17, 2026
Executive Assistant Employment Type: Direct Hire Location: Gardena, CA (100% Onsite) Pay: $24.00-$31.75/hour DOE Overview We are partnering with a well-established behavioral health organization to identify an Executive Assistant who will serve as the right-hand support to the Chief Financial Officer. This role is ideal for a polished administrative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working behind the scenes, and can be trusted with highly confidential information. The Executive Assistant will play a critical role in keeping the CFO organized and operating efficiently through calendar management, document preparation, data entry, reporting, and executive-level administrative support. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable taking initiative with minimal direction. This is a fully onsite position based in Gardena and offers the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership while supporting the organization's financial and operational functions. Key Responsibilities Provide high-level administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer Manage executive calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, reports, memos, and correspondence Perform high-volume data entry and maintain accurate records Create, update, compare, and format Excel spreadsheets and reports Cross-reference data across multiple spreadsheets and documents Maintain confidential files, records, and executive documentation Answer inquiries and provide administrative support to internal and external stakeholders Coordinate travel arrangements, conference registrations, and related logistics Assist with expense tracking, documentation, and reconciliation Organize and maintain filing systems and departmental records Support special projects and ad hoc administrative requests as needed Serve as a trusted business partner to the CFO by taking ownership of tasks and following through independently Required Qualifications Minimum 2+ years of Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or related administrative support experience Previous experience supporting senior leadership or executive-level professionals Strong data entry skills with exceptional attention to detail Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, including: Ability to create, edit, compare, and format spreadsheets accurately Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management abilities Experience handling confidential and sensitive information Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment Stable work history with demonstrated longevity in prior roles Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Experience supporting finance, accounting, or executive leadership teams Basic accounting or bookkeeping experience Experience with grant-funded organizations or nonprofit environments Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot Experience preparing board materials, meeting minutes, and executive communications EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.