Temporary Office Assistant

• Is looking for a temporary, seasonal role and enjoys assisting in a variety of administrative areas
• Values flexibility in their work schedule and is looking for a role that can accommodate varying availability.
• Enjoys being on the go and interacting with clients, including helping with client deliveries and other office needs.

• Answers phone, directs calls, and takes appropriate messages as needed
• Communicate with clients, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, share, or explain information
• Use scanning software for client work papers
• Collating tax returns and financial statements
• Miscellaneous duties related to tax return lifecycle (appointment preparation, pulling files, updates in tax software, etc.)
• Prepare outgoing mail

The Temporary Office Assistant will provide support to ensure efficient operations in our Paynesville office during our busy tax season from January through April. They will be responsible for a variety of tasks related to the tax process, including handling confidential and time-sensitive materials. The ideal candidate is resourceful, organized, and professional.

This position is part of a schedule-sharing team, so exact hours and location can rotate and allow for flexibility. Ideal candidates are available between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and some additional days leading up to deadlines. The primary office location will be in Paynesville, with potential travel to our Sauk Centre office on limited occasions with reimbursed mileage.

• 1-3 years of relevant experience working in an office environment
• Follow standard operating procedures for quality and accuracy
• Ability to focus when working against deadlines
• 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

• Location – on-sitein our Paynesvilleoffice
• Hours are normally Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST
• Full-time hours may be available if you're interested in traveling to assist at other office locations.

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.

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 of giving back to the communities we serve and live in. We are professional; we work hard, but we also like to have fun.

We enjoy time together in and out of work with planned socials, contests, and other events.

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