Tax Associate
US$80,000 – US$100,000 / yr base salary
Posted 11 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Sr. Tax Associate, R&D”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 3–5 yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Remote
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$80,000 – US$100,000 / yr |
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Field of studyAccounting, Finance, Tax (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
CertificationsCertified Public Accountant, EA
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 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!
The Role
We are looking for a Sr. Tax Associate, R&D to support our in-house R&D tax offering. In this role, you will conduct and document technical interviews with clients and subject matter experts, perform tax research, and prepare R&D tax credit and Section 174/174A analyses in accordance with applicable standards.
You will own day-to-day responsibilities on assigned engagements, support technical execution, and collaborate closely with team members to help deliver high-quality client work. This is a fully remote role in a multi-client environment, where you will balance several engagements at once and contribute to a growing, collaborative team.
Your Atypical, Typical Day
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Manage day-to-day responsibilities for assigned R&D tax credit and Section 174/174A engagements.
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Conduct virtual client interviews to document activities relevant to the R&D credit.
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Draft technical reports based on client interviews and supporting documentation.
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Prepare and review workpapers, deliverables, and tax forms.
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Identify R&D opportunities by analyzing client financial statements and tax documents.
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Prepare and review R&D credit calculations, including Section 174/174A considerations, for client delivery.
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Support junior team members by answering questions, sharing technical guidance, and reviewing work as needed.
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Assist with engagement budgeting, billing, and other administrative responsibilities to support timely delivery.