Neil Russell
Accounting Specialist & Financial Analyst
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Built the FY2026 budget analysis end-to-end for a $3.8M nonprofit, including vertical and common-size analysis, year-over-year variance, and budget-pace tracking used by leadership for planning. Contributed to a board-facing financial-ratio dashboard (liquidity, operating reserve, and program-expense ratios) comparing FY2025 vs FY2026 for organizational leadership. Led migration of the accounting system from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online, cutting software cost from $260/month to $80/year (~97%) and modernizing the monthly close.
Experience
Accounting Specialist & Financial Analyst (Part-time) at Boys & Girls Clubs of Laredo (2026-05 – Present)
- Built the FY2026 budget analysis end-to-end for a $3.8M nonprofit, including vertical and common-size analysis, year-over-year variance, and budget-pace tracking used by leadership for planning.
- Contributed to a board-facing financial-ratio dashboard (liquidity, operating reserve, and program-expense ratios) comparing FY2025 vs FY2026 for organizational leadership.
- Led migration of the accounting system from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online, cutting software cost from $260/month to $80/year (~97%) and modernizing the monthly close.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and full financial statements (balance sheet, P&L, cash flow); comanage the general ledger, AP/AR, and monthly close.
- Run payroll for 26 staff and contractors.
Sales Lead at Prestige Business Solutions, Inc. (2025-08 – 2026-01)
- Built and maintained 79+ client relationships through consistent follow-up and service.
- Advised customers on product fit and recommended solutions to meet their needs.
- Trained and onboarded new associates.
Brand / Business Development Representative (Part-time) at Latin Pay (2023-09 – 2026-01)
- Represented the company at industry press conferences and public-facing events.
- Supported client-acquisition efforts at a company-sponsored event.
Quality Assurance Specialist (Part-time) at Sound Payments (2023-05 – 2025-08)
- Tested payments software and documented defects; built and implemented QA standards and inspection processes.
- Identified issues and recommended fixes that improved product reliability and release quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Economics – University of Central Florida (2028)
Associate of Arts in Business – Valencia College (2026-05)
