CLAY BURNETTE
The Colony,TX
Summary
Finance Graduate of The University of Texas at Arlington, with recent experience at CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP and Ryan, LLC. Aiming to leverage a proven knowledge of financial analysis, tax consultation, and accounting analysis skills to successfully fill the role at your company. Frequently praised as quality-oriented by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
State and Local Tax Associate
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP)
Dallas, TX
02.2024 - Current
- Preparing state and local tax returns for businesses, nonprofit organizations, and partnerships.
- Performing detailed reviews of client accounts through Microsoft Excel and tax software, identifying potential discrepancies or errors.
- Consulting clients on a matter of tax issues faced - nexus evaluations, sales tax audits, licensing, registrations, and state and local notices and assessments.
- Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding taxation matters.
Senior Associate Consultant
Ryan, LLC
Dallas, TX
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Manipulating tax data in Microsoft Excel and client software.
- Preparing sales and use, state occupancy, local, and other miscellaneous tax returns using compliance software.
- Processing filings and creating journal entries of tax returns.
- Communicating with state and local taxing jurisdictions regarding notices and assessments on properties, maintaining business licenses, and updating clients with the status of projects.
REVENUE ACCOUNTANT INTERN
Presidio Petroleum, LLC
Fort Worth, TX
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Working with a team to successfully complete all duties associated with the recording of gas and oil revenue, journal entry preparation, variance analysis, and the payment of royalties.
- Configuring account reconciliations and resolved reconciling items on a timely basis.
- Completing detailed item calculations associated with the recording of non-operated revenue.
SALES AND USE TAX INTERN
Ryan, LLC
Dallas, TX
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Working with a team to identify tax savings opportunities for clients and to gain an understanding of how the client computes each component of the sales and use tax.
- Researching issues, reconciling databases, and completing detailed calculations.
- Assisting professional staff in gathering data for tax return preparation and managing client tax files.
SHIFT LEADER
Smoothie King
Greenville, TX
04.2017 - 08.2019
- Supervised and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels.
- Counted cash on hand at shift change and closing to determine shortages or overages and prepare bank deposit statements.
Education
BBA - Finance
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2022
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Tax Consultation
- Microsoft Office
- Data Analysis
- Tax preparation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Excel Essential Training (Office 365/Microsoft 365) [LinkedIn] - (Jun. 2021)
- Excel for Business Analysts [LinkedIn] - (Feb. 2023)
- Excel: Advanced Formulas and Functions [LinkedIn] - (Feb. 2023)
- Microsoft Access Essential Training (Office 2021/LTSC) [LinkedIn] - (Feb. 2023)
Timeline
State and Local Tax Associate
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP)
02.2024 - Current
Senior Associate Consultant
Ryan, LLC
03.2023 - 10.2023
REVENUE ACCOUNTANT INTERN
Presidio Petroleum, LLC
10.2022 - 01.2023
SALES AND USE TAX INTERN
Ryan, LLC
06.2022 - 08.2022
SHIFT LEADER
Smoothie King
04.2017 - 08.2019
BBA - Finance
The University of Texas At Arlington
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