MICHELE RICO
Knoxville
Summary
Multilingual finance and accounting professional with over 10 years of experience supporting financial monitoring, budgeting support, reconciliations, journal entries, cash flow oversight, and reporting in multi-entity environments. Experienced in supporting budget development, monitoring budget versus actuals, identifying variances through account analysis, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and audit requirements. MBA-educated with strong analytical judgment and the ability to adapt quickly to new financial systems.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Operations Leader
Nova / TCB USA Inc.
04.2022 - Current
- Maintain and monitor departmental financial records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with policies.
- Support budget development and implementation by assisting with expense planning and budget uploads.
- Perform continuous monitoring of budget versus actual activity through account review and reconciliations.
- Identify posting discrepancies, initiate corrections, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare and post journal entries including payroll, benefits, intercompany, and reclassifications.
- Monitor daily cash flow activity and support weekly payment and wire decisions.
- Prepare Loan Borrowing Base (LBR) reports to support liquidity monitoring.
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations throughout the month and at month end.
- Reconcile intercompany accounts and clear suspense accounts monthly.
- Support external audits through preparation of schedules and documentation.
Payroll Accountant
Leidos
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Posted U.S. and Canadian payroll transactions to the general ledger.
- Reconciled payroll balance sheet and tax accounts.
- Supported internal and external audits.
Payroll Analyst II
Pilot Travel Centers LLC
02.2016 - 06.2020
- Ensured accuracy of payroll tax payments and reconciliations.
- Supported compliance and internal controls.
Marketing / Financial Analyst
Eaton Hydraulics
01.2012 - 03.2013
- Assisted with financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Prepared financial status and management reports.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing & Finance
Lincoln Memorial University
Skills
- Budget Development Support & Budget-to-Actual Monitoring
- Financial Monitoring & Monthly Reporting
- Journal Entries & Budget Adjustments
- Cash Flow Monitoring & Payment Processing
- Balance Sheet, Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations
- Intercompany Accounting & Eliminations
- Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit Support
- Financial Data Analysis & Reporting Interpretation
- Accounts Receivable, Credit Management & Collections
- Accounts Payable & Vendor Management
- Financial Systems: QuickBooks (current), SAP (prior exposure), INFOR Lawson, Deltek Costpoint, ADP Payroll, UKG UltiPro
LANGUAGES
Portuguese – Native
Spanish – Proficient
English – Fluent
Timeline
Accounting Operations Leader
Nova / TCB USA Inc.
04.2022 - Current
Payroll Accountant
Leidos
10.2020 - 04.2022
Payroll Analyst II
Pilot Travel Centers LLC
02.2016 - 06.2020
Marketing / Financial Analyst
Eaton Hydraulics
01.2012 - 03.2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing & Finance
Lincoln Memorial University