ARTHUR BRADLEY BURKETT
Tempe,AZ
Summary
Finance analyst with 6+ years of experience translating complex data into strategic insights for leadership and cross-functional teams. Skilled in building financial models, revenue recognition systems, and executive-ready reporting using tools like Excel, Power BI, Salesforce, and QuickBooks. Seeking a remote or hybrid role where I can drive financial clarity, optimize processes, and grow into leadership within a growth-focused organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Analyst
BookNook, Inc
06.2021 - 04.2025
- Built and maintained GAAP-compliant revenue recognition model and commission frameworks for monthly accruals.
- Designed a COGS model that uncovered $1M in vendor overcharges.
- Created infrastructure for customer margin analysis by integrating QuickBooks and Salesforce.
- Produced and presented departmental P&Ls; delivered insights in monthly leadership meetings.
- Developed Power BI dashboards for departmental P&Ls and expense trends; used by CFO and CEO in board/investor presentations.
- Delivered ad hoc reporting, expense analysis, and scenario models to support strategic planning.
- Led month-end close processes, improving reporting speed and accuracy.
Accounting Consultant
SouthStar / Hunter Quinn Homes (via Robert Half)
Charleston, SC
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Built amortization models that uncovered $1.8M in interest owed.
- Reduced reconciliation time by 75% through import automation.
- Managed contractor payroll, treasury transactions across 7 banks, and liaised with executive leadership on high-impact financial projects.
Controller / Acting HR Manager
New Directions, Inc.
Mt. Pleasant, SC
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Managed full-cycle accounting for 3 entities and administered payroll for 40+ employees.
- Produced and presented financial statements, commission reports, and forecasts.
- Oversaw ACH/wire payments and bank communications.
- Acted as the HR and finance liaison, streamlining communication and processes across departments.
Corporate Accountant
Palmetto Solar LLC
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Led AP/AR, journal entries, and bank reconciliations across multiple entities.
- Managed expense platforms, cost accounting, and inventory variances.
- Supported budgeting and cash forecasting alongside senior leadership.
Staff Accountant
Total Beverage Solution
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Led AP/AR, journal entries, and bank reconciliations across multiple entities.
- Managed expense platforms, cost accounting, and inventory variances.
- Supported budgeting and cash forecasting alongside senior leadership.
Education
B.S. - Accounting & Business Law
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC05-2016
Skills
- Excel (Advanced)
- Power BI
- Salesforce
- QuickBooks Online
- NetSuite
- SAP
- Sage Intacct
- Google Workspace
- Forecasting
- Budgeting
- Revenue Recognition (GAAP)
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Commission Models
- Accruals
- P&L Reporting
- Cost Allocation
- Month-End Close
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Communication
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Partnering
- Finance Storytelling
Community Leadership Service
- Volunteer Bookkeeper, March of Dimes - Raised $10,000
- VP of Teens Against Prejudice (TAP)
- Spanish Tutor, College of Charleston
- Co-founder & Treasurer, CofC Gymnastics Club
Skills Tools
Excel (Advanced), Power BI, Salesforce, QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, SAP, Sage Intacct, Google Workspace, Forecasting, Budgeting, Revenue Recognition (GAAP), Variance Analysis, Financial Modeling, Commission Models, Accruals, P&L Reporting, Cost Allocation, Month-End Close, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Communication, Process Improvement, Strategic Partnering, Finance Storytelling
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Financial Analyst
BookNook, Inc
06.2021 - 04.2025
Accounting Consultant
SouthStar / Hunter Quinn Homes (via Robert Half)
09.2020 - 06.2021
Controller / Acting HR Manager
New Directions, Inc.
09.2019 - 09.2020
Corporate Accountant
Palmetto Solar LLC
01.2017 - 01.2019
Staff Accountant
Total Beverage Solution
01.2017 - 01.2019
B.S. - Accounting & Business Law
College of Charleston
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