Temporary Office Assistant

Christianson PLLP • Sauk Centre, MN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Temporary Office Assistant supports efficient operations in Christianson’s Sauk Centre office during the busy tax season, January through April. The position handles a variety of administrative tasks related to the tax process, including confidential and time-sensitive materials. The role is part of a schedule-sharing team, so hours and location may rotate to accommodate varying availability. The primary worksite is the Sauk Centre office, with occasional travel to the Paynesville office; mileage for that travel is reimbursed. The position is in person and paid, with wages starting at $20.00 per hour. The usual schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, with some additional days leading up to deadlines. Full-time hours may be available for candidates interested in traveling to assist at other office locations.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of relevant experience working in an office environment.
• Ability to focus when working against deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and 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.
• Resourcefulness, organization, and professionalism.

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 full-time hours and willingness to travel 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 tasks related to the tax return lifecycle, including appointment preparation, pulling files, and updating tax software.
• Prepare outgoing mail.
• Help with client deliveries and other office needs.
• Follow standard operating procedures to maintain quality and accuracy.

Benefits

• Continuing education opportunities.
• Internal councils and committees focused on wellness, engagement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Annual onsite all-staff retreat called “Camp Christianson”.
• Reimbursed mileage for occasional travel to the Paynesville office.

What This Job Offers

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