Client Advisory Staff Accountant – Growth & Insights

Christianson PLLP; Redwood Falls (MN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Time Off

Holidays

Flexible Schedule

Health care coverage

Dental

401(k) savings plan

Continuing education support

CPA exam support

Employee referral programs

Job summary

Christianson PLLP 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. The role supports financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and consulting projects to help clients understand performance and make informed decisions.

The position emphasizes technical skills, clear communication, and a client-focused approach, contributing to growth and long-term client

Qualifications

• 4- year accounting degree or equivalent work experience is preferred
• 1+ years of experience in Agriculture preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and other staff
• Strong problem-solving, analytical skills, critical thinking skills, and being detail-oriented
• Can work independently but also work effectively with a team Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Knowledge of the following programs: 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

Curiosity & problem solving

Client communication

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

4-year accounting degree or equivalent

Tools

QuickBooks (Online)

QuickBooks Desktop

Sage

Microsoft Office

Job description

Christianson PLLP 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. The role supports financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and consulting projects to help clients understand performance and make informed decisions.

The position emphasizes technical skills, clear communication, and a client-focused approach, contributing to growth and long-term client