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Careers

Elevate Your Career Here

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Kuenzi & Company (“Our Firm”) is a single-office public accounting firm located in Salem, Oregon with clients in diverse industries such as agriculture, construction, medical and dental, manufacturing, professional services, and many more. We offer excellent career opportunities to people who desire a dynamic and intellectually rewarding career in public accounting.

Working at Kuenzi & Company

Intern to Hire Program

Our Firm’s “Intern-to-Hire” program offers college students part-time work, often leading to full-time roles after graduation. Through this program, professionals gain mentorship, diverse experience, and training in both tax and attest functions, building broad skills that benefit clients needing both services. Professionals begin to specialize in certain industries and service areas at the Senior Accountant to Manager level.

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​Administrative Careers

Administrative employees often start at the front desk and, with experience, advance to roles involving project processing, intake, delivery, and broader client support.

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Professional Careers

Our professional employees can begin their careers at Our Firm in any position depending on experience, but most start as Interns or Staff Accountants. A general description for each professional staff title is included below:

  • Intern (no prior experience required) – often part-time during college years, with work ranging from assisting with administrative projects, preparing individual tax returns, and providing support on other client work projects.

  • Staff Accountant (no prior experience required) – prepares individual and basic business tax returns, assists with audits and other attest work, and is primarily coached and trained by Senior Accountants and Managers.

  • Senior Accountant (typically 2-5 years prior experience required; pursuing professional licensure) – prepares advanced individual and business tax returns, attest work, and other consulting projects. This role includes delegation and training of intern and staff members.

  • Manager (5+ years of experience, CPA required) – professional with responsibility for managing clients and projects from preparation to final delivery. Specialization in certain service areas and industries is developed at this level.

  • Senior Manager (7–10 years of experience; CPA required) - professional with expertise in their given specialization and accomplished skills in developing and managing all aspects of client relationships.

  • Director (10+ years of experience; CPA required) – senior professional with advanced expertise in specialized service areas, responsible for overseeing complex client engagements, guiding teams, and contributing to firm strategy and growth. Directors mentor managers and senior managers, ensuring quality and consistency across service lines.

  • Principal (progressive experience; CPA required) – a member of our Firm with the highest level of technical expertise and client responsibility. Principals provide strategic leadership, develop and maintain client relationships at the highest level, and guide the long-term vision and success of the Firm.

CULTURE

We value respect, collaboration, and lifelong learning. Our culture is fostered through mentorship at every level, shared meals and team activities, community involvement, and an open-door approach. We also maintain a flexible, digital workflow that supports occasional remote work when appropriate, helping our team balance professional commitments with personal priorities.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

Full-time employees may be eligible for benefits such as:

  • Paid time off (amount may vary by role and tenure)

  • Nine paid holidays

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Disability insurance

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options

  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

  • Payment of professional dues and continuing professional education costs

  • CPA exam stipend and achievement bonus

  • Annual profit-sharing bonuses (discretionary)

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Our Firm promotes community involvement by supporting organizations based on Firm values, industries served, and employee interests. These activities build personal skills and strengthen the community. Some local nonprofits we support include:

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Our Firm is committed to immersing ourselves in the industries we serve to remain trusted advisors to our clients. A link to the professional organizations we are involved in can be found HERE.

  • Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom

  • Marion County Junior Livestock Auction

  • Oregon Ag Fest

  • Salem Chamber of Commerce

  • Salem Free Clinics

  • Community youth activities

  • Marion-Polk Medical Society

  • Oregon Society of CPAs

  • Habitat for Humanity

Job Openings

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We regularly have openings ranging from administrative roles to interns to management-level professionals. We seek individuals who are collaborative, motivated, and eager to grow in a client-service environment. You will find a link to our current openings HERE.

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Regardless of formal postings, we encourage students and other interested parties to send their resumes and inquiries to info@kuenzicpas.com or call our Office Manager, Kyla Halter, to arrange for a tour and a visit about our Firm. She can be reached at 503-399-7306.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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Kuenzi & Company provides equal employment opportunities in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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