Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
- Candidates must have six years or more of current/recent experience as an audit and assurance accountant at a certified public accounting
- Must be a licensed CPA
- Possess technical knowledge in GAAP, GAAS and OCBOA sufficient to supervise staff accountants, and evaluate their progress when appropriate
- Experience with managing and mentoring up and coming team members
Requirements of the Job:
- Manages multiple engagements at one time in their entirety; establish engagement objectives and scope of engagement, manage budgets and schedules
- Fully responsible for the client deliverable
- Develop and maintain client relations
- Pursue new business development
- Review staff work and provide clear and meaningful feedback
- Supervise and mentor engagement staff both in the field and as an assigned coach
- Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and client confidentiality
- Proficient at accounting and auditing research including a knowledge of the reference sources available to the firm
Interpersonal Skills:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills, and positive attitude
- Excellent time management and organization skills
Flexible work from home options available.
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 five beautiful areas of Oregon: Eugene, Bend, Corvallis, Hillsboro, 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!