Accounting Support with Business Broker

Here is a high-converting, professional Upwork job description tailored to attract exactly the type of relentless, organized pro you are looking for. You can copy and paste this directly into your job post: Job Title Executive Assistant & Growth Specialist (Accounting, Outreach & Admin) – CST Hours Chicago Time Zone Job Description About the Role We are looking for a relentless, proactive, and highly organized Executive Assistant & Growth Specialist to join our team. This is not just a data entry or passive admin role—you will be a critical part of our business, helping business owners successfully navigate one of the biggest milestones of their lives: exiting their business. Your core responsibility will be engaging with business owners who have already requested a free business valuation, managing outreach, keeping our operations meticulously organized, and leveraging digital platforms to identify new growth opportunities. This position starts at 20 hours per week with the potential to grow based on performance. You must be available to work during Central Standard Time (CST) business hours. What You’ll Be Doing High-Touch Outreach & Follow-Up: Connect with business owners who have requested a valuation. Your goal is to guide them smoothly through the next steps of our process. Business Development & Lead Sourcing: Proactively use LinkedIn, Alignable, Facebook/social media groups, and other tools to find and engage potential clients. Administrative & Financial Support: Assist with basic accounting/bookkeeping tasks, document management, and ensuring no detail falls through the cracks. Customer Support: Serve as a friendly, professional, and empathetic point of contact for clients, answering questions and building strong relationships. Who You Are (Required Skills & Traits) A Proactive Problem Solver: You don’t wait to be told what to do. You see a bottleneck, find a solution, and execute. Meticulously Organized ("A Little OCD"): You thrive on structure, love checklists, and naturally keep calendars, CRMs, and files completely flawless. Excellent Conversational English: You must be incredibly easy to talk to, empathetic, and professional on the phone and in written correspondence. Experienced Background: A proven track record in Executive Assistance, Accounting/Finance support, and Customer Service. Tech & Social Media Savvy: Comfortable navigating LinkedIn, Alignable, CRMs, and online communities for business development. Technical & Availability Requirements Availability: Minimum of 20 hours per week to start, working primarily in the Central Time Zone (CST). Rock-Solid Infrastructure: A reliable, high-speed internet connection (backup power/internet is a major plus) and a quiet, professional workspace. Why Join Us? If you are motivated by seeing tangible results and want to be part of a dynamic, fast-paced business environment helping entrepreneurs achieve successful exits, we want to hear from you. We value autonomy, treat our team like partners, and reward hard work and reliability. To Apply: Please reply with your resume, a brief summary of your experience with business outreach or accounting, and a short audio/video intro (optional but highly encouraged) so we can hear your conversational English.