When a company that serves nonprofits starts looking like one of the best places to work itself, it’s worth paying attention. Jitasa, a Boise-based accounting firm serving nonprofits nationwide, has officially earned its first-ever Great Place to Work® Certification™—and its people couldn’t agree more.
A striking 98% of Jitasa employees say it’s a great place to work, a number 41 points higher than the U.S. average, according to the Great Place to Work® Institute. That’s not a small feat in today’s talent market, where even mission-driven organizations are feeling the pressure to deliver meaningful employee experiences.
Culture That Counts
The Great Place to Work® certification is based entirely on employee feedback and is considered the gold standard in measuring workplace culture and engagement. The organization’s Vice President of Global Recognition, Sarah Lewis-Kulin, praised Jitasa’s accomplishment, noting that the firm “stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.”
Internally, Jitasa leaders view the award as a validation of a deliberate strategy.
“We’re honored to earn this certification, which validates the positive culture we’ve built together,” said Jon Osterburg, Chief Operating Officer. “Our goal has always been to create an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to bring their best each day in service to our nonprofit clients.”
Doing Good, Inside and Out
That alignment between purpose and workplace culture isn’t just talk. Jitasa, which provides bookkeeping and accounting services exclusively for nonprofits, takes its mission of doing good seriously—both in how it serves clients and how it supports employees.
Each employee receives 40 hours of paid volunteer time off (VTO) per year, a perk that’s more than window dressing. The company set an ambitious target of 6,000+ total volunteer hours nationwide in 2025, encouraging staff to engage with causes they care about most.
The results speak volumes: Jitasa reports a 30% increase in volunteer participation over the past year. Teams involved in volunteering show higher engagement, satisfaction, and collaboration, while employees who volunteer with client organizations report deeper relationships and trust—a rare synergy between internal culture and external impact.
The Broader Picture
Jitasa’s recognition comes as more organizations—nonprofits and for-profits alike—look to redefine employee experience through purpose and flexibility. With burnout and turnover rates still challenging industries across the board, the firms that thrive increasingly blend values, impact, and autonomy into their people strategy.
Earning Great Place to Work® Certification puts Jitasa in a category with global heavyweights, but it also positions the firm as a case study in purpose-driven retention. For a company whose name literally means “The Spirit of Serving,” the accolade feels like more than an award—it’s a reflection of identity.
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