Startup Accounting
Why Partner with Burkland for Startup Accounting?
Work with Top Startup Accounting Experts
Gain direct access to senior startup accounting experts including a dedicated account manager for your startup.
- Full-Service Bookkeeping
- Chart of Accounts Setup
- Accounts Payable / Expense Reports
- AR/Collections
Build Your Dream Accounting Stack
We help you build the best software ecosystem for your startup's growing needs, leveraging today's best of breed finance technologies.
- Accounting Software
- Spend Management
- Payroll Management
- Inventory Management
- ERP
Future-Proof Your Accounting
Stay a step ahead. Our startup accounting experts know which systems, processes, and controls must be implemented as your business scales.
- Scalable Accounting Systems
- Process Development
- Internal Financial Controls
Focus On Your Core Business
Don't get slowed down by the day-to-day demands of accounting. Our startup accountants make it easy for you to stay focused on the big picture.
- Daily / Weekly Bookkeeping
- Monthly P&L
- Monthly Balance Sheet
- Quarterly Reporting
Bookkeeping & Accounting for Startups
Startup Financial Reporting
Burkland accounting services provide startups with critical benchmarks and data to analyze during strategic financial decisions. Our startup financial reporting includes:
- Monthly & quarterly reports
- Annual reports
- Profit and loss report
- Balance sheet cash flow report
Credit Card payment / ACH integration
Burkland implements the online connections to automatically import Credit Card or ACH payment information into accounting software. This improves scalability and can also be an excellent fraud control.
Month-End Close
Burkland develops and executes a monthly checklist to ensure that financial records and tax reporting are accurate.
Payroll
Burkland helps clients choose the right payroll provider. We set up the processing system and controls. Burkland will process each payroll cycle. We also facilitate all state payroll registrations.
Financial Planning & Analysis
Burkland’s FP&A group is staffed by individuals that are highly proficient in Excel & Google Sheets, pivot tables, conditional formulas, import ranges, and of course, charts & graphs.
They are available to assist with:
- Budgeting
- Financial Modeling
- Rolling Forecasts
- Monthly Financial Reports
- Metrics & KPI tracking
International Advisory Services
With our multinational network and deep global experience, Burkland helps companies to align their expansion strategies to their business internationally through advisory and compliance services. Services we help our clients implement include:
- International accounting consolidations
- Intercompany reconciliations
- International staffing/process structuring
- Assisting cross-border operations
- International tax planning (VAT/GST)
- International financial reporting
- Transfer pricing and cross-borders mergers & acquisitions
AR / Collections
Burkland implements, manages and teaches Accounts Receivable best practices. We use cloud-based tools and set-up approval processes for creating and processing invoices. Collections services reduce outstanding invoices and late payments. We work to improve:
- Turnover ratio
- Collections effectiveness index
- Reduction in days sales outstanding
- Average days delinquent
Accounts Payable / Expense Reports
Burkland sets up, integrates, and manages online accounting service connections for Accounts Payable and Expenses. Automatically importing expenses and payments supports scalability and fraud monitoring.
CFO HelpDesk
A Burkland CFO is available on an as-needed basis to answer questions and provide guidance on financial models, review pitch decks, fundraising, service providers, metrics, board management, product pricing, banking, and other finance projects.
Our CFO Help Desk service is designed to support pre-seed and seed stage companies that have a periodic need but are not ready to commit to a Fractional CFO yet.
Controller Services
Controller services add value by offering advisory services, compliance projects, and audit preparation support. Burkland Controllers can prepare audit-ready financial statements, roll forward schedules, and documentation of internal controls. Our controllers also excel at consolidation accounting, accounting for derivatives, and equity reconciliations. In addition, we offer controller services in many specialty areas such as 606, 842, Due Diligence, Inventory, and systems migration/integrations.
NetSuite ERP Implementation
Burkland’s ERP experts ensure a smooth NetSuite setup, implementation, and ongoing optimization tailored to your startup’s needs. Plus, our non-exclusive partnership with NetSuite unlocks significant discounts—making ERP adoption more affordable as you scale.
- Automate Repetitive Tasks & Work Smarter
- Make Faster, More Confident Decisions
- Improve Visibility & Transparency
- Enhance Data Security & Compliance
- Improve Team Collaboration & Efficiency
- Retain and Attract Investors
Speciality Markets
Insurance-Agency Accounting Services
Burkland understands insurance agency-specific financial transactions and language. Our Insurance-Agency Accounting Group can provide a full accounting cycle for agencies, including setting up new processes and workflows, processing premium payables, returning premiums, direct bill commissions, performing carrier and broker statement reconciliations, and managing accounting for premium financing.
Clean Energy & Grant Accounting Division
The Clean Energy & Grant Accounting Division is a Team of specialized Accountants working with Mission Driven Entities that seek to improve the world around them. These entities need our services to assist them with Grant and Nonprofit Accounting, as well as emerging issues related to Clean Technology.
- Revenue Recognition for Nonprofit, Grant, and Government Contract funding streams
- Pre and Post Award Accounting System Reviews
- Segregation of Direct and Indirect Costs
- Indirect Cost Pool Identification
- Proposal Budget Support
- Indirect Cost Rate and Incurred Cost Submissions
- Defense Contract Auditing Agency (DCAA) Compliance Support
- Uniform Guidance Expertise
- Audit Support
- Grant and Contract Compliance Reporting
- Process, Policy, and Procedure Consulting
Accounting Packages
Monthly bookkeeping and accounting packages tailored to fit startups at every stage.
STARTER
$450/month
- Develop and maintain a monthly close schedule, with all month-end close tasks occurring during a designated monthly time period
- Ensure all expenses, credit card transactions, and bank transactions are synchronized and reconciled monthly
- Assist with Accounts Payable
- Review General Ledger
- Produce monthly financial reports
- Categorize and post all bank and credit card expenses
- Establish and maintain balance sheet schedules, including Pre-Paid expenses and Fixed Asset Depreciation
- Input and reconcile all Payroll activity utilizing automated mapping and syncing whenever possible. Payroll processing is not included, but is available from our payroll services team
- Online customer support
CORE
$650/month
- Includes everything from the Starter plan, plus:
- Regular meetings with account representative
- Provide monthly insights and analysis report (QBO and Xero Clients)
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable reconciliation
ADVANCED
$1,000/month
- Includes everything from the Core plan, plus:
- Dedicated Controller
- Multi-Entity Support and Consolidations
- Revenue Recognition Support
- Complex Systems & Specialty Models Support
Contact us for additional packages and pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Burkland’s accounting team do for startups?
We can handle everything from day-to-day bookkeeping, reconciliations and monthly closes to GAAP-compliant financial statements, revenue recognition, and cash flow management. You’ll always have clean, reliable numbers for decision-making and investor reporting.
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How is Burkland different from a bookkeeping service?
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What accounting systems do you work with?
We support all major finance and accounting platforms including QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, Rillet, Puzzle, and many others. We’ll also help you design and optimize a finance tech stack that scales with your startup.
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Will Burkland clean up messy books?
Yes. Many founders come to us with backlogs, errors, or inconsistencies. We can clean and rebuild your books quickly, so you can start fresh with accurate financials.
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Can you provide GAAP-compliant accounting?
Absolutely. Our accountants are trained in GAAP standards and can produce GAAP-compliant financials when needed.
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How often will I get financial reports?
Most startups receive monthly closes and reporting, but we can adjust the cadence to fit your stage and needs. You’ll always have timely insight into your numbers.
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Do I get a dedicated accountant?
Yes. You’ll have a dedicated accounting lead who knows your business, supported by Burkland’s broader accounting team and your Client Success Manager.
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How do you work with early-stage startups that don’t have much activity yet?
We can set up lightweight, cost-effective accounting at the pre-seed stage—focusing on the essentials like expense tracking, payroll, and investor-ready reporting.
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Can Burkland support accrual accounting and revenue recognition?
Yes. For SaaS and other revenue-driven businesses, we implement accrual accounting and proper revenue recognition policies so your metrics reflect reality.
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How much does outsourced accounting cost with Burkland?
Pricing depends on your stage and scope. Our Starter Plan—which covers essentials like monthly close, expense tracking, and more—begins at $450 per month. From there, plans scale with your needs, but always at a fraction of the cost of hiring in-house, with the added benefit of deep startup expertise.
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How quickly can you get us up and running?
In most cases, we can begin onboarding within one week of signing an agreement, and build out your accounting systems within a few weeks, so you’ll have accurate books and reporting in place fast.