Patrick Ellis
Dallas,TX
Summary
Motivated individual looking to deepen knowledge and further develop acquired skills by taking on a challenging new position. Offering a firm grasp of accounting and compliance standards along with strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical abilities and a diligent, hardworking nature. Proficient in Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Tableau, and able to learn new skills quickly to maximize contributions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Fund Accounting Analyst
Goldman Sachs
Dallas, Texas
12.2024 - Current
- Developed training materials for end users.
- Maintained or updated business intelligence tools, databases or dashboards.
- Assisted in the implementation of new accounting software, and led meetings in the instruction of proper guidance and usage.
- Assisted in and reviewed the preparation and delivery of the aforementioned deliverables.
- Maintained updated knowledge base on industry trends and best practices.
Tax Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Austin, TX
04.2024 - Current
- Researched complex tax issues relating to private equity and venture capital funds in order to provide accurate advice and guidance.
- Assist in the creation and analysis of various fund structures within TRACK as they relate to clientel.
- Research and analysis of different investments and the high level tax items resulting from them.
Fund Accounting Analyst
Goldman Sachs
Dallas, Texas
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Maintained accurate records of all data collected during analysis processes.
- Assisted in preparation of various deliverables, including NAV estimates, Valuations, Financial and Capital statements, in addition to ad-hoc requests.
Audit Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Austin, TX
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Performed audit procedures to validate financial report data.
- Interacted with clients to request information and relay to audit team.
- Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
- Analyzed balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flows and other relevant documentation for mistakes and inaccuracies.
- Performed a range of analytical and substantive procedures over various financial statements .
- Supported and performed activities pursuant to audit team's time-oriented goals.
- Assessed potential risks, evaluated controls and conducted compliance testing.
Audit Intern
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Dallas, TX
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Worked under supervision of auditors to develop working knowledge of company's audit approach, tools and methods.
- Facilitated office workflow by assisting with administrative tasks and communicating with clients on auditors' behalf.
- Examined, reconciled and adjusted financial information to accommodate fluctuating tax and inflation rates.
- Audited financial statements and business operations to identify control deficiencies and operational challenges.
- Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
Intern
CPAOKC
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided administrative support such as filing documents, copying paperwork, and reviewing bank statement reconciliations.
- Adhered to strict security protocols to protect confidentiality of all data.
- Invoiced customers, reconciled accounts and managed other bookkeeping tasks.
Tax Intern
Wedel Rahill & Associates, CPAs. PLC
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Responsible for scanning/ordering tax source documents, as well as closing, scanning and filing payroll documents.
- Organized tax returns for individuals, trusts, partnerships and corporations.
Education
MBA - Accounting
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05.2023
BBA - Accounting
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK12.2021
Skills
- Experience in Microsoft programs - Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, SQL Server
- Experience in Workpapers, Alteryx
- Data Analysis
- Accounting process understanding
- Fund accounting
- Financial analysis
Experiential Learning
Integrated Business Core Program (IBC), Price College of Business
Committee Member of Finance
- Formed company, along with 13 other members, to market and sell OU logo merchandise
- Donate company profits and volunteer hours to local charities
- Establish and exceed company sales goals
Affiliations
Societies/Honors/Awards
- Member of University of Oklahoma Golf Club
- Young Republican member at University of Oklahoma
- Member of Finance Committee for IBC Company
Community Service
- Loveworks - IBC
- Central Texas Food Bank
Timeline
Senior Fund Accounting Analyst
Goldman Sachs
12.2024 - Current
Fund Accounting Analyst
Goldman Sachs
07.2024 - 12.2024
Tax Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
04.2024 - Current
Audit Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
09.2023 - 03.2024
Audit Intern
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2023 - 03.2023
Intern
CPAOKC
05.2020 - 08.2020
Tax Intern
Wedel Rahill & Associates, CPAs. PLC
01.2020 - 03.2020
MBA - Accounting
University of Oklahoma
BBA - Accounting
University of Oklahoma
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