2028 Summer Intern

Kernutt Stokes•Eugene, OR

7d•$30•Onsite

About The Position

Join one of Inside Public Accounting's Best of the Best Firms in 2026 and earn up to 6 upper-division accounting credits for this internship! During our summer internship, interns get hands-on experience working through the audit process working on real clients. You will be assigned 2 - 3 audit clients and have the opportunity to conduct the audit from beginning to end with real-time training/ coaching from managers and experienced staff! Interns will receive training in the mornings, as a group, on each of the audit areas that they will be expected to complete. In the afternoon, they will apply what they have learned. Once an intern completes one audit, they will get to go through a second audit with coaching as needed. Interns also get paid to explore Oregon with our staff and partners during our "Fun Fridays". Activities have included white water rafting, jetboats, zip-lining from Bachelor, sand-railing on the country's largest sand dunes, grand prix racing and lots more, all which make for a very fun time! The internship starts in early July and runs 6 weeks, at 40 hours/ week, and $30/ hour. Don't wait! Join one of Oregon Business' named 2026 Top 100 Companies to Work For in Oregon! Check us out at Kernutt Stokes | Oregon's Premier CPA & Advisory Firm! 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!

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in accounting or a related field
Ability to work 40 hours per week for 6 weeks
Willingness to participate in client work and team activities

Nice To Haves

Earn up to 6 upper-division accounting credits for this internship

Responsibilities

Conduct the audit from beginning to end with real-time training/ coaching from managers and experienced staff
Apply learned audit areas in the afternoon
Go through a second audit with coaching as needed
Participate in "Fun Fridays" activities to explore Oregon with staff and partners