Matthew Young is seeking an entry-level accounting position to gain work experience and acquire his CPA. He has a B.S. in Business Administration with an accounting major and business law minor from California State Polytechnic University. His experience includes volunteering with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program and the IIA District 4 Education Conference. He is a member of Beta Alpha Psi, Cal Poly Society of Accountants, and The National Society of Leadership and Success.
We are looking for an intern for our Government Affairs and Communications Division. If you are interested, please email your cover letter, resume, and at least three references to james.partlow@dc.gov
We are looking for an intern for our Government Affairs and Communications Division. If you are interested, please email your cover letter, resume, and at least three references to james.partlow@dc.gov
1. MATTHEW YOUNG
2701 Muscatel Ave. #B Mr.matthew_young@yahoo.com
Rosemead, CA 91770 • Mobile: (626) 757-5016
OBJECTIVE An entry level position to utilize my expertise in accounting and gain work
experience for acquiring a CPA.
EDUCATION B.S. Business Administration - Accounting June 2014
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona CA
With a minor in Business Law
Major GPA: 2.9, Overall GPA: 3.39
A. A. Business, Pasadena City College, Pasadena CA June 2011
ABILITIES/
SKILLS
❖ Excellent problem solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
❖ Detail oriented and adaptable, able to work alone and with others
❖ Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
❖ Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
❖ Have created consolidated spreadsheets, import and export to Access,
and developed databases.
❖ Proficient with ACL program.
ACTIVITIES/
VOLUNTEER
WORK
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program February 7 - April 12, 2014
❖ Volunteer Tax Preparer
➢ A free volunteer service program certified by the IRS.
➢ Provided tax preparation assistance to the elderly and low income
families.
Reference: Dr. William Foley, Professor at California State Polytechnic
University
Head Supervisor for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program for
the Pomona area. wjfoley@cpp.edu, Phone: (909) 869-3246
IIA District 4 Education Conference June 2 & 3, 2013
❖ Student Volunteer
➢ Conference is held to provide continued education hours for certified
professionals within internal audit industry.
➢ Assisted the event with setup, registration, and clean-up for speakers,
sponsors, and attendees.
➢ Attended educational sessions and networked with professionals.
AFFILIATIONS ❖ Beta Alpha Psi – Iota Chi Chapter 09/2012 – 06/2014
➢ Member: attending weekly meetings with professional speakers and
participation in professional events like “Meet the Firms” and “Spring
Banquet” to network with professionals in the industry.
❖ Cal Poly Society of Accountants 09/2011 – 06/2014
➢ Committee Board Member: Involved in planning, set-up, managing
logistics, and assisting in events related to community services, social
activities, fundraising, and recruiting new members.
❖ The National Society of Leadership and Success 05/2011 – 06/2014
➢ Member: attended meetings to develop leadership skills and
volunteering in community service events.
➢ Committee member for “Leaders for Leaders conference:” assisted in
planning, set-up, marketing, and advertising event. To network and
promote collaboration among different clubs within the College of
Business.