We’re currently seeking applicants for the following position(s):
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
BOOKKEEPER
ASSOCIATE BUSINESS CONSULTANT
PERSONAL ASSISTANT - {CLOSES DECEMBER 15, 2021}
Hours: Up to 15 hours per week to start. Potential for full-time.
Location: This is an in-person position, located outside of Broadus, MT. However, the position will relocate to Biddle, MT in the near future.
THE POSITION OVERVIEW
The Personal Assistant’s main function is to create a positive and professional experience for the CEO by providing hands-on support and ensuring there is an organized and efficient working and home environment.
This is a part-time position with the potential for full-time and reports directly to the CEO.
An associates degree or similar education is preferred.
NOTE: If you have a business of your own that you plan to continue to grow, please do not apply. We are hiring an exceptional team member that is excited to put their full focus into this position.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a personal assistant who is a quick learner, loves a challenge, is fueled by serving others and maintains self-discipline to work independently.
If you are looking to utilize your superior organizational and communication skills that allow you to contribute to a premier organization, we invite you to apply.
You must be able to work 15 hours a week and be willing to coordinate with the CEO’s schedule.
WHAT WE DO
The team at Patten Bookkeeping & Consulting are the agriculture business experts. We work with agribusiness owners to help them obtain financial clarity, business prosperity and family harmony.
Michelle Patten, CEO, is a lover of agriculture and business. She combines her passions through Patten Bookkeeping & Consulting and Patten Cattle Company. Michelle is also passionate about being present with her family.
Patten Bookkeeping & Consulting was founded on the love of everything agriculture and business. We have a special place in our hearts for farmers, ranchers, agribusiness owners and rural business owners.
WORK WITH AMAZING PEOPLE
Michelle Patten, CEO, is the founder of Patten Bookkeeping & Consulting. Michelle is a certified “Ranch Kid” with all the childhood memories of hard work and fun to go along with it. She raises farm-to-table, grass-fed beef at Patten Cattle Company with her husband, Matthew. Together, they are always looking for new opportunities to utilize their shared entrepreneurial spirit.
Michelle has created a proven system to generate profitability and growth for agribusinesses. Together, Michelle and her clients collaborate to build a legacy for future generations. She has worked with farmers, ranchers and agribusiness owners throughout the United States and Canada.
Michelle has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration & Accounting from Montana State University-Billings, where she graduated Cum Laude. She is a Certified QuickBooks Online Advanced ProAdvisor. Michelle lives on a beautiful ranch in Montana with her husband, Matthew and three children Lillian(5) and Abigail(3) and Henry (1).
As a remote business, we serve clients throughout the United States and Canada. Our current clients are located in Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Arizona, Kansas, and Nevada. They are ranchers, farmers, agribusiness owners, and rural business owners.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Be a part of something bigger than yourself and join us in the impact we are making supporting farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness owners.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a high level of decorum and discretion that is second-to-none. The applicant will have experience with online tools and have a good understanding of both technical and business vocabulary.
You are adept at working effectively with a wide variety of people inside and outside the organization, acting as an extension of Michelle and the Patten Bookkeeping & Consulting brand.
If you have a strong sense of professionalism, proven and concise communication and attention to detail and are looking for a rewarding career as a Personal Assistant, we would be interested in speaking with you.
WE WANT TO MEET YOU BECAUSE YOU ARE
Highly motivated to serve others.
Calm under fire.
Quick on your feet.
Able to pay close attention to the smallest detail.
Possess great communication skills and know-how that help facilitate respect, ease throughout the team and client base.
Trustworthy and can be counted on to safeguard the confidentiality of not only our business but our clients as well.
Experienced with computer programs and willing to learn how to use new programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Be the first point of contact for all clients, leads, vendors and team members on behalf of the CEO. This includes all communication, including phone, email, Zoom, Asana and additional messaging platforms.
Create and maintain storage and filing systems, physical and electronic. Scan, upload and file documents as needed.
Manage and organize the CEO’s business and personal calendars to maximize efficiency, ensure the CEO has enough time to prepare, all commitments are met and avoid any time conflicts.
Assist CEO in taking notes during meetings and/or during session playbacks. Create a follow up document for clients on behalf of the CEO and assist in keeping clients accountable after meetings.
Provide CEO assistance with the AgBiz Academy group coaching program, including onboarding members, planning, recording sessions, managing the Facebook group and any other tasks that might come up.
Help CEO in organization and scheduling for The AgBiz Show, a podcast hosted by Michelle. Find and organize guests and ensure that podcasts are recorded in a timely manner to ensure a weekly podcast launch.
Assist in managing the CEO’s personal obligations. This includes coordinating in-home help, such as nanny and housekeeper. Personal and ranch (Patten Cattle Company) bookkeeping tasks, such as paying bills, making personal deposits, etc. Schedule medical, eye and dental appointments for Michelle & family, researching and planning personal events and vacations. Coordinate children’s activities. Assist in meal planning and grocery shopping.
Take on new and exciting projects at the drop of the hat.
IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH THE FOLLOWING TOOLS, IT’S A PLUS!
Zoom, Asana, Squarespace, Mailchimp, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
Working with Michelle will be both challenging and rewarding. As a busy entrepreneur, parent of young kids and rancher, Michelle has a lot on her plate. Being a part of the Patten family will be exciting and there is never a dull moment.
We hire grown-ups and we will treat you like one. You will be expected to take responsibility for yourself; we do not micromanage.
We are stacking a team of professional, competent, and highly engaging leaders whose goal is to impact the lives of agriculture business owners to build a legacy through bookkeeping, training, and business consulting.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
PAY & BENEFITS
Pay ($12 -$20 / hr) DOE and annual bonus
Benefits include: PTO, HSA contribution match, 3% IRA contribution match, travel reimbursement for driving to/from work location(s), office equipment stipend, etc.
HOW TO APPLY
Note: If you have a business of your own that you plan to continue to grow, please do not apply. This part-time role may lead to a full-time gig and we are looking for someone that is excited to put their full focus into this position.
This is an in-person position, located outside of Broadus, MT. However, the position will relocate to Biddle, MT in the near future.
If you would like to be considered for the position, submit your cover letter, resume and 3-5 references to Michelle Patten, michelle@pattenbookkeeping.com, using the following subject line: Ready for the Challenge: Personal Assistant. Please include the name, title/company, email, and phone number for each of your references. Inability to complete these steps as described will result in dismissal from consideration.
BOOKKEEPER
Hours: 20-40 hours per week
Location: This is a virtual position; however, preference will be given to local applicants who can work at the Broadus, MT office during some working hours. We would prefer virtual applicants reside in Montana, but all applicants will be considered.
THE POSITION OVERVIEW
The Bookkeeper’s main function is to create a positive and professional experience for clients by providing exceptional bookkeeping services and outstanding customer service to clients.
This is a part-time position with the potential for full-time and reports directly to the bookkeeping team leader, while also working closely with other members of the team.
NOTE: If you have a business of your own that you plan to continue to grow, please do not apply. We are hiring an exceptional team member that is excited to put their full focus into this position.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a detail-oriented bookkeeper who is fueled by serving the agriculture industry and providing top-notch service every time, maintains self-discipline to work independently, and enjoys collaborating with team members, as needed.
If you are looking to utilize your superior bookkeeping skills and talents that allow you to contribute to a premier organization, we invite you to apply.
You must be able to work 20 hours a week and be willing to coordinate with clients and team members’ schedules. Work at home parents will be asked to have childcare options.
WHAT WE DO
The team at Patten Bookkeeping & Consulting are the agriculture business experts. We work with agribusiness owners to build a legacy.
Michelle Patten, CEO, is a lover of agriculture and business. She combines her passions through Patten Bookkeeping & Consulting.
Patten Bookkeeping & Consulting was founded on the love of everything agriculture and business. We have a special place in our hearts for farmers, ranchers, agribusiness owners and rural business owners.
WORK WITH AMAZING PEOPLE
Michelle Patten, CEO, is the founder of Patten Bookkeeping & Consulting. Michelle is a certified “Ranch Kid” with all the childhood memories of hard work and fun to go along with it. She raises farm-to-table, grass-fed beef at Patten Cattle Company with her husband, Matthew. Together, they are always looking for new opportunities to utilize their shared entrepreneurial spirit.
Michelle has created a proven system to generate profitability and growth for agribusinesses. Together, Michelle and her clients collaborate to build a legacy for future generations. She has worked with farmers, ranchers and agribusiness owners throughout the United States and Canada. Michelle has been featured in Working Cows Podcast, Farming Without the Bank Podcast and Tri-State Livestock News.
Michelle has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration & Accounting from Montana State University-Billings, where she graduated Cum Laude. She is a Certified QuickBooks Online Advanced ProAdvisor. She also proudly serves on the Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers board. Michelle lives on the family ranch in Montana with her husband, Matthew and three children Lillian(4) and Abigail(2) and Henry (infant).
As a remote business, we serve clients throughout the United States and Canada. Our current clients are located in Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Arizona, Kansas, and Nevada. They are ranchers, farmers, agribusiness owners, and rural business owners.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Be a part of something bigger than yourself and join us in the impact we are making supporting farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness owners.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a high level of decorum and discretion that is second-to-none. The applicant will have experience with online tools and have a good understanding of both technical and business vocabulary.
You are adept at working effectively with a wide variety of people inside and outside the organization, acting as an extension of Michelle and the Patten Bookkeeping & Consulting brand.
If you have a strong sense of professionalism, proven and concise communication and attention to detail and are looking for a rewarding career as a Bookkeeper, we would be interested in speaking with you.
WE WANT TO MEET YOU BECAUSE YOU ARE
Experienced with Quickbooks Online and have your Quickbooks Online Pro Advisor Certification
Highly motivated when you witness your clients’ dependability on your efficiency.
Possess great communication skills and know-how that help facilitate respect, ease throughout the team and client base.
Trustworthy and can be counted on to safeguard the confidentiality of not only our business but our clients as well.
Calm under fire.
RESPONSIBILITES
Handle real-time bookkeeping services, such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Reporting, Trucking Reporting and 1099 Reporting.
Create a new QuickBooks Online file for clients or transfer information from QuickBooks Desktop or Quicken.
Enter after-the-fact accounting transactions, journal entries and reconcile accounts within QuickBooks Online. Complete year-end accounting such as entering closing journal entries and closing previous period.
Provide QuickBooks Online training to clients.
Review client’s QuickBooks work and provide feedback.
Provide accurate financial statements for clients.
Host client check-in calls and manage client communication via phone, email, Zoom and additional messaging platforms.
IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH THE FOLLOWING TOOLS, IT’S A PLUS!
GSuite, Zoom, Asana
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
We are a family who truly loves working with one another and are looking to hire others who want to collaborate and be part of the global impact we are having on the agriculture and small business world.
We hire grown-ups and we will treat you like one. You will be expected to take responsibility for yourself; we do not micromanage.
We are stacking a team of professional, competent, and highly engaging leaders whose goal is to impact the lives of agriculture business owners to build a legacy through bookkeeping, training, and business consulting.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
HOW TO APPLY
Note: If you have a business of your own that you plan to continue to grow, please do not apply. This part-time role may lead to a full-time gig and we are looking for someone that is excited to put their full focus into this position.
This is a virtual position; however, preference will be given to local applicants who can work at the Broadus, MT office during some working hours. We would prefer virtual applicants reside in Montana, but all applicants will be considered.
If you would like to be considered for the position, submit your cover letter, resume and 3-5 references to Michelle Patten at michelle@pattenbookkeeping.com, using the following subject line: Build a Legacy: Bookkeeper. Please include the name, title/company, email, and phone number for each of your references.
Please note that Patten Bookkeeping & Consulting is constantly taking applications and applicants should note that if they are not hired for the job they applied for, they may be considered for another position. Application submission does not mean the applicant will be contacted immediately, as our current hiring status varies. The application will be put on file to be considered for future opportunities.
ASSOCIATE BUSINESS CONSULTANT
Hours: 20-40 hours per week
Location: This is a virtual position; however, preference will be given to local applicants who can work at the Broadus, MT office during some working hours. We would prefer virtual applicants reside in Montana, but all applicants will be considered.
THE POSITION OVERVIEW
The Associate Business Consultant’s function is to create a positive and professional experience for clients by providing exceptional consulting services and outstanding customer service to clients.
This is a part-time position with the potential for full-time and reports directly to the CEO, while also working closely with other members of the team.
NOTE: If you have a business of your own that you plan to continue to grow, please do not apply. We are hiring an extraordinary team member that is excited to put their full focus into this position.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking an out-of-the box thinker, experienced in business management, accounting or finance, who loves serving the agriculture industry and can work independently while collaborating on projects as needed. We are looking for someone with in-depth knowledge and experience in the agriculture industry.
If you are looking to employ your outstanding problem-solving skills and exceptional communication abilities at an exciting agriculture-based business, we invite you to apply.
You must be able to work at least 20 hours a week and be willing to coordinate with clients and team members’ schedules. Work at home parents will be asked to have childcare options.
WHAT WE DO
The team at Patten Bookkeeping & Consulting are the agriculture business experts. We work with agribusiness owners to build a legacy.
Michelle Patten, CEO, is a lover of agriculture and business. She combines her passions through Patten Bookkeeping & Consulting.
Patten Bookkeeping & Consulting was founded on the love of everything agriculture and business. We have a special place in our hearts for farmers, ranchers, agribusiness owners and rural business owners. We believe that every agriculture business deserves top notch service and a dedicated support staff that understands their struggles and triumphs.
WORK WITH AMAZING PEOPLE
Michelle Patten, CEO, is the founder of Patten Bookkeeping & Consulting. Michelle is a certified “Ranch Kid” with all the childhood memories of hard work and fun to go along with it. She raises farm-to-table, grass-fed beef at Patten Cattle Company with her husband, Matthew. Together, they are always looking for new opportunities to utilize their shared entrepreneurial spirit.
Michelle has created a proven system to generate profitability and growth for agribusinesses. Together, Michelle and her clients collaborate to build a legacy for future generations. She has worked with farmers, ranchers and agribusiness owners throughout the United States and Canada. Michelle has been featured in Working Cows Podcast, Farming Without the Bank Podcast and Tri-State Livestock News.
Michelle has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration & Accounting from Montana State University-Billings, where she graduated Cum Laude. She is a Certified QuickBooks Online Advanced ProAdvisor. She also proudly serves on the Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers board. Michelle lives on the family ranch in Montana with her husband, Matthew and three children Lillian(4) and Abigail(2) and Henry (infant).
As a remote business, we serve clients throughout the United States and Canada. Our current clients are located in Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Arizona, Kansas, and Nevada. They are ranchers, farmers, agribusiness owners, and rural business owners.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Be a part of something bigger than yourself and join us in the impact we are making supporting farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness owners.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a high level of decorum and discretion that is second-to-none. The applicant will have experience with online tools and have a good understanding of both technical and business vocabulary.
You are adept at working effectively with a wide variety of people inside and outside the organization, acting as an extension of Michelle and the Patten Bookkeeping & Consulting brand.
If you have a strong sense of professionalism, proven and concise communication and business acumen second-to-none and are looking for a rewarding career as a consultant, we would be interested in speaking with you.
WE WANT TO MEET YOU BECAUSE YOU ARE
Highly motivated when you witness your clients succeed because of your input and advice.
Possess great communication skills and know-how that help facilitate respect and ease throughout the team and client base.
Trustworthy and can be counted on to safeguard the confidentiality of not only our business but our clients as well.
An experienced business owner, manager, accountant, CFO and are looking for a rewarding environment in which to utilize your skills.
Calm under fire.
Self-motivated and don’t require handholding.
RESPONSIBILITES
Create and prepare monthly or quarterly reports for clients, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and value
Host client meetings and manage client communication via phone, email, Zoom and additional messaging platforms
Create and assist in the implementation of detailed strategic plans for clients
Plan, organize and manage business projects for clients
Based on clients' requirement, work on projects related to recruiting, payroll, production, budgeting, promotional campaigns etc.
Perform initial assessments for each client before the project begins
Collect as much information about the client's business as possible
Understand clients' needs and wants
Perform research using shadowing, interviews, surveys, reading reports etc.
Constantly recommend solutions for improvement
Determine and track a project's KPIs
Coordinate with in-house bookkeeping team to ensure accurate and timely reports are being produced
Work closely with the CEO, Bookkeeping Team Leader and Operations Manager to create a great client experience
Collaborate with the CEO in setting and driving organizational vision, operational strategy and hiring needs.
Translate strategy into actionable goals for performance and growth helping to implement organization-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operating planning.
Maintain and build trusted relationships with key clients and partners
Meet with prospective clients to determine a good fit and working relationship
Travel to industry events and trade shows to create lead generation
IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CREDENTIALS, IT’S A PLUS!
MBA, CPA, CFP
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
We are a family who genuinely loves working with one another and are looking to hire others who want to collaborate and be part of the global impact we are having on the agriculture and small business world.
We hire grown-ups and we will treat you like one. You will be expected to take responsibility for yourself; we do not micromanage.
We are stacking a team of professional, competent, and highly engaging leaders whose goal is to impact the lives of agriculture business owners to build a legacy through business and strategic consulting and bookkeeping services.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
HOW TO APPLY
Note: If you have a business of your own that you plan to continue to grow, please do not apply. This part-time role may lead to a full-time gig and we are looking for an exceptional team member that is excited to put their full focus into this position.
If you would like to be considered for the position, submit your cover letter, resume and 3-5 references to , Michelle Patten at michelle@pattenbookkeeping.com, using the following subject line: Build a Legacy: Associate Business Consultant, Please include the name, title/company, email, and phone number for each of your references.
Please note that Patten Bookkeeping & Consulting is constantly taking applications and applicants should note that if they are not hired for the job they applied for, they may be considered for another position. Application submission does not mean the applicant will be contacted immediately, as our current hiring status varies. The application will be put on file to be considered for future opportunities.