Operations and Accounting Assistant

Strategic Employment Partners (SEP); Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Employment Partners (SEP) is looking for a sharp professional to support the day-to-day operations of a rapidly growing $40M+ company in Tukwila, Washington. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to work closely with the owner, gaining exposure to operations, finance, and growth strategy.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2–5 years in business operations or executive administration, and possess strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. A Bachelor's degree in business or accounting is required.

Compensation ranges from $100K to $120K, depending on talent.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years in business operations, executive administration, accounting, or related role.
• Highly organized and comfortable in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction.
• Strong judgment and able to proactively manage multi-task responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the owner’s right hand, helping manage day-to-day business operations.
• Manage and prioritize email, communications, and key follow-ups.
• Support financial visibility and assist with accounting-related tasks.

Skills

Business operations

Executive administration

Accounting

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or similar

Job description

Join a $40M+ rapidly growing company that’s disrupting the home services industry with simple pricing, fast closing, and a bold vision to scale nationally. With multiple locations and new markets launching, they’re looking for a sharp, business-minded professional to work directly with the owner as his right hand—helping run and grow the business day to day.

This is a high-impact role for someone who wants exposure to operations, finance, legal, and growth strategy, all while working side-by-side with an entrepreneurial founder.

About the Role

• Serve as the owner’s right hand, helping manage day-to-day business operations
• Manage and prioritize email, communications, and key follow-ups
• Coordinate calendar, travel, meetings, and scheduling
• Support financial visibility and assist with accounting-related tasks
• Work with outside attorneys to coordinate legal matters and provide documentation
• Help organize and execute growth initiatives including new locations and franchising
• Assist with business programs and partnerships the owner is involved in
• Coordinate with banks and lenders on credit lines and financing needs
• Keep projects moving forward by tracking priorities and ensuring execution

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or similar
• 2–5+ years in business operations, executive administration, accounting, or related role
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Strong communication skills with ability to think independently
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction
• Strong judgement and thrives having multi-task responsibilities

Pluses

• Experience supporting an executive or founder
• Interest in entrepreneurship, franchising, or scaling businesses
• Hands-on experience supporting the success of a business directly

Why This Role

• Work directly with a successful, visionary owner
• Gain hands-on exposure to running and scaling a $40M+ business
• Be more than an assistant—act as a true business partner
• High visibility, high autonomy, and strong growth potential
• Competitive compensation: $100K–$120K+ (flexible for top talent)