Direct Tax & R&D Associate

Burkland

Direct Tax & R&D Associate at Burkland working with startups on income tax compliance and R&D tax credits. Collaborating closely with clients in software, biotech, and beyond.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze and accurately prepare and/or review required federal (including international forms), state, and local corporate income tax returns.
Organize client files and manage client communications to keep engagements on track.
Stay current with tax legislation and regulations affecting clients and adapt strategies accordingly.
Monitor client businesses and collaborate with managers to develop timely, relevant tax advice.
Assemble and maintain accounting and tax records to support filed returns and financial statement accounting.
Prepare and deliver R&D Tax Credit Studies end-to-end — including Sec 174 calculations, work papers, technical interview documentation, and R&D Study Reports — for a range of software and biotech clients.
Grow your understanding of relevant technical industries (particularly Software and Biotech) to accurately identify and support qualified research activities.
Review financial statements to surface R&D opportunities for clients.
Work with managers to develop R&D credit strategies and stay current with evolving guidance and legislation.
Manage multiple R&D projects and update the team project tracker regularly and efficiently.
Learn and master our suite of software tools across both practice areas.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Tax or related field AND 2–4 years of income tax and R&D tax credits work, with a strong desire to develop expertise across both
Detailed understanding and knowledge of tax principles
Strong Excel skills and ability to handle data analysis and calculations
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
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including fast response times on our 100% remote team
Interested in supporting clients in software, biotechnology, technical and other fast growing industries
Self-motivated to grow your knowledge through continuing education, reading, research, and asking questions
Ability and desire to grow in your role, including interest in becoming client-facing and having ownership over those client relationships.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

income tax returnsR&D tax creditsSec 174 calculationsdata analysisfinancial statement accountingtax principlesExcel

Soft Skills

project managementprocess improvementcross-functional collaborationinterpersonal skillswritten communicationverbal communicationself-motivatedbusiness partnering

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in EconomicsBachelor’s degree in Tax