Adam Russell
San Diego
Summary
Accomplished accounting professional with a Bachelor's in Finance and extensive experience in financial operations. Proven track record in managing full-cycle accounts payable/receivable, complex reconciliations, and regulatory compliance. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring smooth workflow and effective collaboration with team members.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Global Legal Law Firm
San Diego
05.2024 - 04.2026
- Maintained accuracy of the general ledger by managing records, files, and monthly account reconciliations.
- Spearheaded monthly bank statement and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial integrity.
- Prepared financial statements for legal departments and client accounts.
- Synthesized financial data into monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports to support strategic decision-making.
PROGRAM AIDE - SAFARI EXPERIENCES
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
San Diego
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Facilitated guest interactions with wildlife through guided tours.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance visitor experiences and engagement.
- Provided training support to new aides on operational procedures and protocols.
- Provided administrative support to Program Manager, including meetings and maintaining records of program activities.
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
Rancho Santa Fe
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Optimized cash flow by managing AR collections and posting daily cash receipts to the journal.
- Ensured 100% payment accuracy by verifying invoices against purchase orders and appropriate account coding.
- Led monthly employee bank audits and maintained responsibility for onsite company assets and safe.
- Audited and processed employee expense reports in strict accordance with company policy.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Finance
San Jose State University
12-2019
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Mesa Community College
06-2017
Skills
- QuickBooks
- Oracle Financials
- Stripe
- MS Office Suite
- Accounts Payable (AP)
- Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Account Reconciliation
- Payroll Management
- General Ledger Entries
- Superior Attention to Detail
- Strategic Communication
- Bank reconciliation
- Financial reporting
Certification
Certificate of Completion, Audio Engineering
References
- Anna-Maria Orlando, Controller (Former Manager), (858) 382-9363
- Jorge Olivares, Director of Finance (Former Manager), jorge.olivares@marriottlajolla.com
Core Skills
QuickBooks, Oracle Financials, Stripe, MS Office Suite, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Account Reconciliation, Payroll Management, General Ledger Entries, Superior Attention to Detail, Strategic Communication, Relationship Building, Collaboration
Timeline
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Global Legal Law Firm
05.2024 - 04.2026
PROGRAM AIDE - SAFARI EXPERIENCES
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
07.2023 - 05.2024
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
10.2019 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Finance
San Jose State University
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Mesa Community College