Staff Accountant

We are looking for someone who:

• Is naturally curious, enjoys solving business challenges, and is eager to partner with clients to transform financial data into meaningful insights that support better decisions, improved operations, and long-term success.

Examples of the duties:

• Assist in the preparation, analysis, and review of financial statements, management reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Help clients maintain timely and accurate financial records including recording of transactions in ledgers, preparing and reviewing trial balances and financial statements.
• Identify trends, variances, and areas of concern within client financial information and communicate findings to leaders.
• Assist clients with accounting technology solutions, including software implementation, training, troubleshooting, and optimization of Quick Books Online, Quick Books Desktop, Sage and related applications.
• Support advisory engagements by helping clients strengthen accounting processes, improve financial reporting workflows, establish efficient operating procedures and address business challenges through practical, value-added recommendations.
• Collaborate with team members to develop process improvements that increase efficiency and improve client service delivery.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships through proactive and responsive communication.
• Stay current on accounting standards, industry trends, technology solutions and firm processes.

Job Description:
Client Advisory Accounting Staff at Christianson partner with clients and internal teams to deliver accurate financial information, meaningful analysis, and proactive advisory support. This role assists with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and consulting projects that help clients understand their financial performance and make informed business decisions. Through strong technical skills, effective communication, and a client-focused approach, the position contributes to long-term client success and business growth.

Qualifications & Characteristics

• 4- year accounting degree or equivalent work experience is preferred
• 1+ years of experience in Agriculture preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and other staff
• Strong in problem-solving, analytical skills, critical thinking skills, and being detail-oriented
• Can work independently but also work effectively with a team Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Knowledge of the following programs:
  Quick Books, Quick Books Online, and Sage

Other things we think you should know about the position

• Location – on-site in one of our locations in Minnesota:
  Willmar, Litchfield, Redwood Falls, Paynesville, or Sauk Centre
• Hours are normally Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST

Who We Are
At Christianson, we’re more than just your local accounting and consulting firm. We’re dedicated to getting to know our clients on a deeper level so that we can not only serve their needs today, but also anticipate future needs and design custom solutions to ensure their success. We create clients for life.
Christianson, PLLP, a locally and nationally respected CPA and consulting firm, provides traditional services such as accounting services, auditing, tax, and estate planning to large and small clients across a variety of industries, from agribusiness and manufacturing to biofuels and health care.
Here’s why we think you should work here!
With our varied client base, Christianson provides a challenging and fast-paced work environment with a wide range of opportunities for our employees. There is boundless potential for advancement and further education. We’re proud to be a community-oriented firm and we value staff who understand the importance…