Meet Russ Collier
Founder & Bookkeeping Consultant
25+ Years of Accounting, Consulting & Technology Experience
Experience You Can Count On.
With more than 25 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, business consulting, and accounting technology, I help business owners strengthen their financial operations, improve efficiency, and make informed decisions with confidence.
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
A Background Built on Accounting
and Business Consulting
I started off my accounting career as an Accounting Manager for a medium-sized petroleum distributor in Texas, working with them to clean up their general ledger, bank reconciliations, motor fuel tax filings, and payroll tax liabilities. After my five-year tenure there, I spent more than 20 years specializing in implementing and consulting on industry-specific accounting software. I eventually served as a Consulting Manager, where I led a team of consultants, managed client engagements, resolved complex business issues, and helped ensure successful project outcomes.
This experience gave me a unique perspective on the relationship between accounting, technology, and business operations. I've seen firsthand that an accounting system should do more than record transactions—it should provide information that helps business owners understand what is happening in their business and make better decisions.
Throughout my career, I've remained passionate about helping business owners understand their numbers and use their financial information as a tool for improving and growing their businesses.
Hands-On Accounting Experience
In addition to my consulting experience, I have extensive hands-on bookkeeping and accounting experience, including:
General Ledger • Reconciliations • Financial Statements • Payroll • Budgeting and Forecasting
Accounting Systems • Process Improvement • Staff Training
Accounting Experience + Consulting Perspective
Because I've worked on both sides of the business—as an accountant and as a consultant—I understand not only how accounting systems work, but also how they need to support the day-to-day realities of running a business.
My Approach
Practical
I believe every business is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to bookkeeping or financial management.
Organized
I take the time to understand how each business operates, identify areas that can be improved, and develop practical solutions that fit the client's needs and goals.
Solutions-Focused
Whether I'm maintaining your books, reviewing your QuickBooks file as a Certified Intuit ProAdvisor, training you or your staff, or helping you evaluate your financial information, my focus is on making things clearer, more organized, and more useful.
Why I Started Collier & Company Bookkeeping LLC
After decades of working in accounting, consulting, and accounting technology, I wanted to bring that experience directly to business owners who need practical financial support without unnecessary complexity. Collier & Company Bookkeeping LLC was built around a simple idea: your bookkeeping should work for you.
Accurate books give you more than organized records. They give you visibility into your business, help you identify opportunities and challenges, and provide the information you need to make informed decisions.
My goal is to combine my accounting experience, consulting background, and QuickBooks expertise as a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor to give business owners the financial clarity and practical guidance they need to move forward with confidence.