Client Advisory Accountant – Growth & Impact

Christianson CPAs & Consultants; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Time Off

Holidays

Flexible Schedule

Health care coverage

Dental

Aflac

Life, Disability, and AD & D Insurance

401(k) savings plan

Continuing education support

CPA exam support

Employee and Business Development ref.

Job summary

Christianson is seeking a Client Advisory Accounting Staff to partner with clients and internal teams to deliver accurate financial information, meaningful analysis, and proactive advisory support. This role contributes to long-term client success and business growth through strong technical skills and clear communication.

The position focuses on financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and consulting projects for clients across various industries, with an emphasis on practical, value-added

Qualifications

• 4-year accounting degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in Agriculture preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and staff.
• Strong in problem-solving, analytical skills, detail-oriented and team-oriented.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, and Sage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, analysis, and review of financial statements, management reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Help clients maintain timely and accurate financial records including recording of transactions in ledgers, preparing and reviewing trial balances and financial statements.
• Identify trends, variances, and areas of concern within client financial information and communicate findings to leaders.
• Assist clients with accounting technology solutions, including software implementation, training, troubleshooting, and optimization of QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Sage and related applications.
• Support advisory engagements by helping clients strengthen accounting processes, improve financial reporting workflows, establish efficient operating procedures and address business challenges through practical, value-added recommendations.
• Collaborate with team members to develop process improvements that increase efficiency and improve client service delivery.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships through proactive and responsive communication.
• Stay current on accounting standards, industry trends, technology solutions and firm processes.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent but collaborative

Education

4-year accounting degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks

QuickBooks Online

Sage

Job description

Christianson is seeking a Client Advisory Accounting Staff to partner with clients and internal teams to deliver accurate financial information, meaningful analysis, and proactive advisory support. This role contributes to long-term client success and business growth through strong technical skills and clear communication.

The position focuses on financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and consulting projects for clients across various industries, with an emphasis on practical, value-added