Burkland Associates

Burkland Associates

Sr. Tax Associate, R&D

United States - Remote · Senior · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$80k-$100kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role

  • 174A engagements, including leading technical interviews with clients and subject matter experts.
  • Produce technical reports reflecting client interviews.
  • Prepare and review work papers, deliverables, and tax forms.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day responsibilities on R&D Tax Credit and Sec.
  • Supervise and mentor R&D Tax Associates, providing technical guidance and reviewing their work to support their development.
  • Assist in managing engagement economics, including budgeting and billing, to support timely and quality delivery across all phases of an engagement.
  • This individual will manage day-to-day engagement responsibilities, provide technical guidance to team members, and support engagement economics and business development.
  • Technical understanding of software and/or biotechnology industries, and comfort speaking with technical leads about R&D opportunities available to their companies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in R&D tax, with hands-on responsibility for R&D Tax Credit and Sec.
  • Intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills, with experience in detailed calculation work and financial analysis drawing on data inputs from multiple sources; experience with tools such as Alteryx or Power BI is a plus.

Nice to have

  • CPA, EA, or in progress preferred
  • Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction) also considered.
  • An advanced credential allowing for IRS client representation is a plus.
  • Experience with Kipsi R&D tax software is a plus
  • Intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills, with experience in detailed calculation work and financial analysis drawing on data inputs from multiple sources
  • experience with tools such as Alteryx or Power BI is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of accounting methods is a plus.

Skills

  • Strong computer skills, including Google Workspace suite of tools, Slack, and the capacity to quickly learn new software.

Compensation

  • The base pay range target for the role described in this job description is $80,000 - $100,000.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule to promote a healthy work-life balance.
  • A generous home office expense reimbursement so you have the office you need to be productive.
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for you and your dependents, with premiums fully covered for individual employee coverage on select plans.
  • Flexible PTO - take time off from work when you need it.
  • 401k with a company match to ensure you are ready for retirement.
  • Short & Long Term Disability Insurance to support you when you need it the most.
  • 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.

Company info

  • 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 as they are the best in the business. Startups seek our content because we are an industry thought leader. Startups trust our expertise, so founders can focus on their companies, products, and value-add. Because of our demonstrated value, our clients have raised over $17.8B!
  • 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 180 team members, more than 800 clients, and a culture built on doing meaningful work with people who genuinely care about helping our clients grow. Come build something with 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 as they are the best in the business.
  • Startups seek our content because we are an industry thought leader.
  • Startups trust our expertise, so founders can focus on their companies, products, and value-add.
  • Because of our demonstrated value, our clients have raised over $17.8B!
  • 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 180 team members, more than 800 clients, and a culture built on doing meaningful work with people who genuinely care about helping our clients grow.

Equal opportunity

  • 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 at https://burklandassociates.com/careers/.

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