Accounting Firm Kernutt Stokes Places 27th on the “100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon” List

Kernutt Stokes, a 75-year old accounting and business consulting firm ranked 27th on Oregon Business’ 2021 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon, in the midsized businesses category.

Kernutt Stokes employees cited the firm’s commitment to work-life balance, flexible schedules, and generous benefit package as reasons for inclusion on the list. Kernutt Stokes also maintained its familial culture during the pandemic by finding creative ways to reach out to employees working remotely, such as hosting a drive-in movie, a drive through retirement party, online trivia nights, and lunches delivered to employees at home.

“The first of three of our core values is ‘people come first.’ We know that our people are what make us great, so we recruit the best and support their growth. This leads to lower turnover, better client service, and happier people. We’re really proud to be recognized in this way,” says Kernutt Stokes’ managing partner Steven Ritchie.

Kernutt Stokes is the only Eugene-based business to be included on the 2021 list. The firm also has offices in Bend, Corvallis, and Lake Oswego.

Kernutt Stokes is a full-service accounting and business consulting firm established in 1945 with offices in Eugene, Bend, Corvallis, and Lake Oswego. The firm has 12 partners, 68 CPAs, and 93 total employees, specializing in privately-held and family-owned companies in construction, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and professional services. In addition to core accounting services, the firm provides technology consulting, 401(k) plan administration, business valuation, retirement planning, business consulting, and other services. Kernutt Stokes is a member of AGN International, an association of independent accounting and advisory businesses. For more information, visit https://kernuttstokes.com