Bookkeeper

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 190 incredible team members, more than 800 clients, and a commitment to Accelerating Dreams.

The Role

Our team’s Bookkeeper will be responsible for client financial statements, bookkeeping, accounting software management, and journal entries. The role will involve day-to-day tasks related to maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling accounts, processing payments, and generating financial reports.

A Day in the Life

• Performing bookkeeping and general accounting services for clients.

• Completing and reviewing month-end work (reconciliation of bank accounts, post cash receipts and cash disbursements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, calculating and recording monthly accruals, recording journal entries, preparing financial statements, reviewing G/L detail to be sure sufficient information is provided for preparation of year-end returns).

• Maintaining positive client relationships.

• Responding timely and accurately to internal team and client requests.

You're the perfect fit for us if…

• You have or are in pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or something similar, or 2-3 years of progressive experience.

• Experience with financial statements, bookkeeping, and accounting software such as QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, and Xero.

• Strong knowledge of bank reconciliations.

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• You are a communicator at your core. Bonus points if you have customer or client service experience, this is a cornerstone of the role.

• You are an expert collaborator! You ask for and give feedback regularly.

• Strong working knowledge of software is key in this role. Daily, you’ll be using the entire G-Suite, Quickbooks Online, Bill.com, + Ramp. You’ll also be using Zoom and other video conferencing tools to facilitate client meetings.

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 $65,000 - $75,000. 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.