Tax Senior - Income Tax

About Us

Burkland’s core purpose is to Accelerate Dreams. So often, turning dreams into reality helps change the world. We thrive at the forefront of this transformation. Startups desire our professionals — they are the best in the business. Startups seek our content — we are an industry thought leader. Startups trust our expertise, so founders can focus on their companies, products and value-add. As a part of our demonstrated value, our clients raised over $1B just last year.

At Burkland, we lead with our Core Purpose. We do this for both our clients and our employees. We believe that leaning on our Core Values (Fresh Perspectives, Exponential Value, Empathy, Trusted Partner) will lead to happy clients and happy employees.

We are a remote-first company with over 170 incredible team members, more than 750 clients, and a commitment to Accelerating Dreams.

The Role  

Burkland Associates is looking for a Senior Tax Associate to join our Income Tax team. You will be part of the Tax practice and you will support indirect tax compliance, reporting, research, consulting, planning, and integration activities. You will work closely and proactively alongside numerous clients. This is a unique opportunity to work across multiple industries and companies as they grow and scale. 

Your Typical, Atypical, Day

• Tax Compliance – Analyze and accurately prepare required federal (including international forms), state, and local tax returns.

• Technical Tax Research – Stay current with legislation and regulations affecting clients and adapt strategies accordingly.

• Tax Planning – Monitor client’s business and work with managers to develop tax advice. Assemble and maintain accounting and tax records to support filed returns and financial statement accounting.

• Tax Technology – Identify ways to streamline and improve processes through data analytics and other technology tools including software integration.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Tax, Law, or related field AND 1-3 years of income tax experience

• Experience in international tax issues

• Detailed understanding and knowledge of tax principles

• Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities and reprioritize as needed

• Experience in process improvement and cross-functional collaboration 

• Strong collaboration and business partnering skills, including excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to seek out and implement internal or external best practices

Core Competencies

• Completion or progress towards EA/CPA and/or Master's in Taxation.

• Familiarity with SaaS, FinTech, and/or eCommerce taxation trends and the international income tax implications.

• Experience using Microsoft or G-suite applications (Spreadsheet, Docs, Slides, etc.).

• Detail-oriented with the ability to think “big picture” and understand key trends and levers that drive business compliance.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in presenting tax law and solutions.

• A great sense of accuracy and problem-resolution skills.

What We Offer

• Flexible work schedule to promote a healthy work-life balance.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for you and your dependents.

• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance to support you when you need it the most.

• Flexible PTO - Take time off from work when you need it.

• 401k with a company match to ensure you are ready for retirement.

• A generous home office expense reimbursement so you have the office you need to be productive.

• Forget the commute! We're a remote-first workplace, so you can work from your home office or from the beach, if you’d like!

• We offer a collaborative, communicative culture, driven by our Core Purpose + Values. We work with incredibly smart people who love to learn and share what they know. If this sounds like a team you'd like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.

Burkland Associates is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Burkland Associates is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit our careers page https://burklandassociates.com/careers/.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The base pay range target for the role described in this job description is $75,000 - $95,000. Final offer amounts depend on multiple factors such as candidate experience and expertise, geographic location, total compensation, and market data. In addition full-time regular positions are eligible for, 401(k), health benefits, and other benefits; some of these benefits may be available for part-time.