Executive Assistant

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT – Bryan, Texas

Join a Firm Where Your Work Truly Matters

We are a growing, client-focused CPA and advisory firm committed to providing strategic, high-value accounting, tax, and business advisory services. Our Managing Partner leads a fast-paced practice with expanding responsibilities across client service, firm leadership, and operations. To support this growth, we are seeking a proactive and highly organized Executive Assistant (EA) who can help streamline communication, enhance productivity, and protect the Managing Partner’s time and focus.

The Executive Assistant will serve as a strategic administrative partner to the Managing Partner. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to think critically—not just take instructions. The EA will manage a busy calendar, triage communications, coordinate follow‑ups with staff and clients, and handle a wide range of administrative and operational tasks with professionalism and discretion.

This is a part-time position to start, with the potential to expand based on performance and firm needs.

Want a glimpse into what it’s like to work here? Check us out on Linked In, Facebook and Instagram (ington.patout), or visit our website at  You’ll see a firm that values relationships, celebrates achievements, and creates space for both meaningful work and a healthy work-life balance.

As an Executive Assistant, Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Manage and optimize the Managing Partner’s daily and long‑term calendar.
• Proactively identify conflicts, overloads, and double bookings.
• Reschedule or decline meetings as needed to protect productive work time.
• Coordinate with team members to determine priority meetings and appropriate attendance.
• Ensure the Managing Partner enters the office each day with a clear, organized plan.

• Monitor and triage the Managing Partner’s email inbox.
• Identify urgent items and ensure timely responses.
• Draft and send emails on behalf of the Managing Partner.
• Maintain communication logs or follow‑up lists to prevent items from being overlooked.
• Filter and organize incoming information to reduce noise and increase efficiency.

• Track outstanding tasks assigned to internal team members via email or Teams.
• Send reminders, request status updates, and ensure commitments are completed.
• Close the loop on key clients and internal deliverables by following up directly with staff.
• Act as a communication bridge between the Managing Partner and staff to maintain momentum and accountability.

• Monitor Teams messages and surface important items requiring attention.
• Organize, categorize, or tag messages and notes to simplify follow‑up.
• Convert conversations into actionable tasks or reminders as needed.

• Assist in preparing client proposals, presentations, and internal documents.
• Coordinate information gathering across various systems and departments.
• Manage documents, maintain organized digital files, and prepare materials for meetings.
• Help streamline administrative tasks to ensure the Managing Partner remains focused on high‑value priorities.

• Assist with work‑related scheduling conflicts involving family, appointments, and commitments.
• Ensure personal and professional calendars are aligned to avoid conflicts.

We Are Seeking Candidates Who Bring Both Skill And Heart To Their Work. You Will Be a Strong Fit If You Are/have

• Proactive and solutions‑oriented
• Strong critical‑thinking and decision‑making ability
• Able to “own” tasks and drive them to completion
• Calm, composed, and professional under pressure
• Comfortable interacting with clients and senior staff
• Adaptable and able to learn quickly
  
  Trustworthy and capable of handling highly confidential information

• Prior experience supporting executives or high‑level managers in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with meticulous attention to…