Michael Young Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Dedicated Project Cost Accountant with a robust understanding of accounting principles and functions. I specialize in controlling job costs through meticulous collection, recording, and allocation using sound methodologies. My expertise lies in analyzing project progress for executive management, ensuring financial reporting accuracy, and identifying cost overruns to safeguard profitability on multimillion dollar commercial construction jobs.I have a proven track record of effectively establishing and maintaining customer projects within the accounting system, ensuring precise financial reporting by analyzing costs and estimated profits. My role involves close collaboration with the controller to monitor and adjust overhead cost allocations, coordinate the timely issuance of financial statements, and distribute comprehensive monthly job reports to management. Additionally, I manage all accounting functions related to project lifecycle, perform monthly closings, and assist in the company-wide financial reporting process, demonstrating a strong command of accounting principles and a commitment to process improvement and strategic planning.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Prepare the monthly financial reports including profit and loss statements, balance sheet and statement of cash flows, as well as the year-end financial reports. Also oversee maintenance of all subsidiary ledgers and review of all account reconciliations and journal entries. Prepare budgets and forecasts for project managers as well as manage job cost reports for all projects. Generate AIA Certificates for Payment and Change Orders and supervise all accounts receivables and payables. Administer all business insurances including general liability, property, umbrella, automobile and workers compensation. Perform weekly payroll for all field personnel along with union and payroll tax reporting. Supervise daily office operations of administrative staff and special projects as they arise.

Jeannette, Pennsylvania, United States

Responsible for preparing financial statements and reports, preparing and entering journal entries, account analysis for various balance sheet and income statement accounts, and preparing monthly payroll accruals. Managed all company fixed assets. Participated in the preparation of various audit schedules during the annual internal audit performed by Arthur Andersen LLP. Prepared and paid business taxes such as sales and use tax, mercantile taxes, business privilege taxes, motor carriers road tax and real estate taxes. Supervised inventories performed at store locations and distribution center as well as reconcile results and determine reason for discrepancies.