Temporary Office Assistant

Christianson PLLP • Litchfield, MN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Temporary Office Assistant supports efficient operations in Christianson’s Litchfield office during the busy tax season, January through April. The role handles a variety of tax-process and administrative tasks, including confidential and time-sensitive materials. The position is intended for someone resourceful, organized, professional, and comfortable assisting across different office needs, including client interactions and deliveries.

The position is on-site and part of a schedule-sharing team, so hours and location may rotate to accommodate varying availability. Usual hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, with some additional days leading up to deadlines. The primary location is Litchfield, with limited travel to the Willmar office and reimbursed mileage. Full-time hours may be available for candidates interested in traveling to assist at other office locations. This is a paid temporary role with wages starting at $20.00 per hour.

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.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, critical-thinking, and detail-oriented skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Availability between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and on some additional days leading up to deadlines.
• Interest in traveling to assist at other office locations to access full-time hours.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, direct calls, and take appropriate messages.
• Communicate professionally with clients, employees, and others to answer questions and share or explain information.
• Use scanning software for 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.
• Follow standard operating procedures to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Handle confidential and time-sensitive materials.

Benefits

• Continuing education opportunities.
• Internal councils and committees supporting wellness, engagement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
• Annual on-site all-staff retreat called Camp Christianson.
• Potential for advancement and further education.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed