Temporary Office Assistant

Christianson PLLP • Willmar, MN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Temporary Office Assistant provides administrative and operational support at Christianson’s Willmar office during the busy tax season, from January through April. The role involves a variety of tasks related to the tax process, including handling confidential and time-sensitive materials. The position is part of a schedule-sharing team, so hours and work location may rotate to accommodate varying availability. The primary work location is the Willmar office, with limited travel to the Litchfield office possible; mileage for that travel is reimbursed. Full-time hours may be available for someone interested in traveling to assist at other office locations.

Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, with availability on some additional days leading up to deadlines. The position is in person and paid, with wages starting at $20.00 per hour. The ideal candidate is resourceful, organized, professional, detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Christianson is a local accounting and consulting firm providing accounting, auditing, tax, and estate-planning services to clients in multiple industries. The firm describes a challenging, fast-paced work environment, opportunities for advancement and further education, community involvement, staff socials and events, continuing education, internal councils and committees focused on wellness, engagement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, and an annual onsite staff retreat called Camp Christianson.

Requirements

• One to three years of relevant experience working in an office environment.
• Ability to focus while working against deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and staff.
• Problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Availability during the stated schedule and some additional days leading up to deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Availability to travel to other office locations to assist with work and obtain full-time hours.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, direct calls, and take messages as needed.
• Communicate with clients, employees, and others to answer questions and share or explain information.
• Use scanning software to process client workpapers.
• Collate tax returns and financial statements.
• Perform tasks related to the tax-return lifecycle, including preparing for appointments, pulling files, and updating tax software.
• Prepare outgoing mail.
• Assist with client deliveries and other office needs.
• Handle confidential and time-sensitive materials.
• Follow standard operating procedures to ensure quality and accuracy.

Benefits

• Reimbursed mileage for limited travel to the Litchfield office.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement and further education.
• Staff socials, contests, and other events.
• Internal councils and committees supporting wellness, engagement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• An annual onsite staff retreat called Camp Christianson.

What This Job Offers

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