Virtual Recruiter (Accounting & Finance Industry Focused)

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TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

SALARY

600 month

HOURS PER WEEK

40

DATE UPDATED

Oct 9, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

IMPORTANT application instructions: We want to meet the REAL you! To apply, email Lauren at ---------- a 1 to 2 minute video on why you feel you are a fit for Manta Search and what you’d like us to know about YOU. Be yourself! (Applications without a video will NOT be considered.)

About the Role

Manta Search is a boutique recruiting firm specializing in finance, accounting, and operations placements. We are looking for a sharp, reliable Virtual Assistant to work directly with our founder. You will source accounting and finance candidates for open searches, research prospective clients for business development, manage the founder’s calendar, and run her LinkedIn presence. This is a great fit for someone who is organized, detail oriented, comfortable working independently, and interested in growing with a small firm.

Responsibilities

Candidate Sourcing

Source candidates for accounting and finance roles, including Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Controller, FP&A, Director of Finance, VP of Finance, and CFO
Build targeted candidate lists using LinkedIn, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing tools
Review profiles and resumes against job requirements and flag the strongest matches
Send initial outreach messages to prospective candidates
Keep candidate information accurate and up to date in our tracking system

Business Development Research

Research the market to identify target companies that are a fit for our services
Identify hiring decision makers and build prospect lists with accurate contact information
Track hiring activity, leadership changes, and funding news at target companies
Recommend which prospects the founder should reach out to and why
Assist with outreach campaigns to prospective clients

Calendar Management

Manage the founder’s calendar, including scheduling, rescheduling, and resolving conflicts
Schedule calls between the founder and candidates, clients, and prospects
Send confirmations and reminders so meetings happen on time
Protect time for priority work and flag scheduling issues before they become problems

LinkedIn Management

Draft, schedule, and publish posts on the founder’s behalf, including job postings and recruiting content
Reply to comments on posts in the founder’s voice
Monitor the LinkedIn inbox and respond to messages in a timely, professional manner
Flag priority messages from candidates and clients for immediate follow up

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in recruiting, sourcing, or virtual assistant work (staffing agency experience is a strong plus)
Excellent written English with a professional, friendly tone
Experience with LinkedIn; LinkedIn Recruiter experience preferred
Experience managing a calendar for an executive or business owner
Familiarity with accounting and finance job titles and career paths, or the ability to learn them quickly
Strong research skills and comfort finding information independently
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Able to work independently and manage priorities without close supervision
Reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace
Able to handle confidential candidate and client information with discretion

Nice to Have

Experience sourcing for accounting, finance, tax, or executive level roles
Experience with an ATS or CRM - Loxo
Experience with lead research tools such as RocketReach or similar
Experience writing or managing LinkedIn content for a professional brand

Schedule and Compensation

40 hours per week, fully remote
Working hours: Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm Eastern

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