Benefits:

401(k)
Company parties
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Profit sharing
Relocation bonus
Training & development
Tuition assistance
Vision insurance
Wellness resources

Education and Experience Requirements:

Completed three or more busy seasons as an assurance accountant at a CPA firm
CPA eligible preferred or in the process to become one
Possess technical knowledge in GAAP, GAAS, and OCBOA sufficient to supervise staff accountants, and evaluate their progress when appropriate

Expectations of the Job:

Lead audit and other assurance engagements by assuming responsibility for the supervision and completion of assigned engagements
Review workpapers and financial statements (GAAP and OCBOA), answer client questions, and clear concurring reviewer comments
Ensure that material items are properly identified, researched, documented, and resolved
Understand the scope of each engagement and can appropriately document and apply risk assessment procedures/standards
Demonstrate high-level analytical and problem-solving skills
Deal successfully with more complex accounting issues (e.g. consolidations, process cost accounting, complicated deferred tax calculations)
Demonstrate a through and updated knowledge and applications of GAAP, GAAS, SSARS, and principles of internal accounting control
Perform analysis on adjusting entries or PAJEs including how they should be extrapolated and reported in any client facing communications
Identify potential issues related to bank covenants early in the project and bring attention to them
Provide timely and high-quality services exceeding client expectations and identify additional areas of servicing clients and planning opportunities
Pursue new business development
Enhance skills for reviewing assurance engagements
Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and client confidentiality
Develop and maintain quality client relations
Become proficient at accounting and auditing research including a knowledge of the reference sources available to the firm

Project Management Requirements:

Serve as primary contact for assigned engagements
Develop strong working relationships with appropriate client personnel
Demonstrate ability to set and manage client expectations (including working with department members to ensure that client expectations are being set and managed appropriately)
Monitor entire engagement budget and includes timely updates to engagement team throughout the project
Manage workload and staff effectively
Communicate deadlines to engagement team

Interpersonal Skills:

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrates high-level analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent time management and organization skills

In addition, on average our assurance senior associates work less billable hours than other Oregon accounting firms our size and fewer than all Big 4 firms.

Kernutt Stokes is the fourth largest full-service accounting firm in Oregon and has been in business for more than 80 years. Kernutt Stokes is located in four beautiful areas of Oregon: Eugene, Bend, Corvallis, and Lake Oswego.

Named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon in 2026 for the second year in a row and the fourth in the last six years, we were also named one of Inside Public Accounting's 2025 Best of the Best firms, recognizing the top 50 public accounting firms in the country.

Through our KS Keystones, our company culture creates a collaborative and supportive environment where everyone feels valued. We help cultivate a successful career through our KINSHIP and Kernutt Stokes University programs, providing training and mentorship. We encourage and support life balance and provide an excellent comp time program and generous benefits. We dream big, chase fresh ideas, and constantly explore new realms – join our team today!

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