Temporary Office Assistant

Christianson PLLP•Redwood Falls, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Temporary Office Assistant supports efficient operations in Christianson’s Redwood Falls office during the busy tax season from January through April. The role handles a variety of tasks related to the tax process, including confidential and time-sensitive materials. It is part of a schedule-sharing team, so exact hours and location may rotate to accommodate varying availability. The primary location is the Redwood Falls office, with limited travel to the Willmar office; mileage for that travel is reimbursed. The position is in person and paid, with wages starting at $20.00 per hour. Full-time hours may be available for candidates interested in traveling to assist at other office locations. The role normally operates Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, with some additional days leading up to deadlines. Candidates should be resourceful, organized, professional, and comfortable assisting clients and staff with a range of office and tax-season needs.

Requirements

1–3 years of relevant experience working in an office environment.
Ability to 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 problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Availability ideally between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and on some additional days leading up to deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Interest in a temporary, seasonal role assisting across a variety of administrative areas.
Flexibility to accommodate varying availability and rotating hours or locations.
Willingness to travel occasionally to the Willmar office or other office locations; mileage is reimbursed for limited Willmar travel.
Interest in full-time hours by traveling to assist at other office locations.

Responsibilities

Answer phones, direct calls, and take appropriate messages.
Communicate 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 miscellaneous duties related to the tax return lifecycle, including appointment preparation, pulling files, and updating tax software.
Prepare outgoing mail.
Follow standard operating procedures to support quality and accuracy.
Assist with client deliveries and other office needs.