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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 $3B 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 180 incredible team members, more than 750 clients, and a commitment to Accelerating Dreams.
The Role:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support our Tax Consulting Practice. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a background in administrative roles, and preferably, some basic knowledge of tax-related processes. This role primarily involves administrative tasks, with occasional client interaction and may extend to handling confidential information and filing annual reports.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage all incoming and outgoing mail, including regular visits to the post office for timely and accurate dispatch.
Maintain excellent communication with clients and internal Account Managers (AMs) to ensure smooth information flow.
Handle client interactions, specifically related to engagement letters and other administrative documents.
Ideally, possess previous experience working in a tax office environment.
Basic knowledge of tax forms such as Form 1120, Form 1065, and Form 990.
Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Tax Consulting Team.
Assist in filing annual reports.
Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion.
Ensure compliance with data protection and privacy regulations.
About You:
Proven experience in administrative roles, preferably within a tax consulting or financial services environment.
Familiarity with basic tax concepts and forms.
You are naturally curious, and a problem-solver. You’re someone who likes to learn and is eager to take on new challenges, especially when it comes to cutting-edge technology and emerging industries.
You are a communicator at your core. Impeccable written and verbal communication is critical since this is the cornerstone of the role.
You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You like being busy and are an expert at aggressive prioritization. If you have startup experience, that's a huge plus!
Ability to interact professionally with clients and internal team members.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
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 between $65,000 - $70,000. 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.
