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Anita M. Rush

Knightdale,NC

Summary

To secure an accountant role where I can apply my expertise in financial reporting, budget management, and complex financial tasks to support organizational goals and ensure fiscal responsibility.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

DMV Audit Supervisor

NCDOT
09.2016 - Current
  • DMV Financial Operations of the DOT Financial Management Division is located in the DOT Highway Building. This position is responsible for managing the daily functions of the Revenue Audit Unit in the reconciliation and reporting of more than $2.5 billion per year that is comprised of DMV Revenue and County Vehicle Property Taxes for the State's 100 counties.
  • Responsible for the oversight of the DMV monthly financial statements, reconciliation of monthly distribution of vehicle property tax collections.
  • Responsible for ensuring that internal controls are in place and are effective, cash management rules are being followed, ensure the integrity of the unit's functions in compliance with Federal and State laws and ensure policies and procedures are followed by the functional areas.
  • Position will manage the functional areas comprised of 5 accountants, 1 accounting technician and 1 processing assistant which are responsible for the audit of more than 250 field offices throughout the state and 3rd party vendors, check and credit card refunds and GL entries into SAP.
  • This position uses several computer applications to analyze and recognize problems in the recording and reconciliation process - NCFS, STARS, SADLS, CMCS, PAYPOINT, Client Line, First Data, X-net, Cash Journal reporting, and Core Banking.

Toll Revenue Accountant

NCDOT
12.2013 - 09.2016
  • Responsible for the daily transfer of funds to the trustee per covenant requirements set forth by bond holders.
  • Reconcile daily revenues from all tolling operations inclusive of various payment methods.
  • It is critical that cash is deposited and certified in the appropriate accounts to meet bond covenant requirements.
  • Failure to do this can result in audit findings and it can impact the bond rating on the debt based on various surveillance reviews and impact investor's views of projects forthcoming.
  • All activity must be balanced to ensure the financial numbers are correct: Vector tolling software system, the daily deposited numbers reported by the Customer Service Center (CSC), the bank deposit reported by the General Ledger area and the State Cash Management System, and SAP entries.
  • Discrepancies must be identified and investigated timely. Rectified issues quickly based on the source of the problem or escalated to management.
  • Detail audit trail required and interaction with software vendor is often needed.
  • Must determine the correct cash on hand and generate the entries needed to transfer the funds to the trustee.
  • These funds are used to pay debt service as mandated in the bond documents and eventually fund operational cost.
  • Manage multi-state revenue exchanges and fees with each state associated with the tolling activity between North Carolina and various states.
  • This requires coordination with the CSC to ensure that away agency (other states') information is received timely and complete.
  • Created an excellent working relationship with the other state contacts due to the demand for communication between our agencies on a monthly basis.
  • The flow of funds must be timely and accurate.
  • Responsible for managing credit card charge backs and all returned items that were deposited in NCDOT toll cash accounts.
  • This requires communication with the CSC staff to prepare timely required responses to the customer and address system entries.
  • Ensuring that these items are reconciled between Vector and SAP is critical for balancing revenue between the systems.
  • Works with NC QuickPass CSC staff to issue refunds due to customer issues.
  • Coordination is required between Accounts Payable for check issuance to the customer and General Ledger to ensure that the check is properly recorded in the State's Core Banking System before it is provided to the CSC for issuance to the customer.
  • Address various requests for information and guidance from senior management, Turnpike Board of Directors, financial advisors, trustee, auditors, bond counsel, rating agencies, press, Attorney General, FHWA, and prepare required reporting.

Budget Officer

NCDOT/DMV
01.2010 - 12.2013
  • Developed Continuation and Annual budget requests in consultation with Program Managers, the Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles.
  • Maintained section budget basis reports including projecting, allocating, and tracking fiscal resources with no errors and in a timely manner.
  • Advised the Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner in determining budgetary requirements; prepared and submitted Continuation and Expansion Budget requests.
  • Monitored budgets in DMV's numerous subheads; identified need for funds transfers; prepared budget revisions in SAP accounting system, prepared budget reports and analysis for the Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner and other DMV managers monthly (or as required), identified trouble spots in budgets, opportunities for savings, and potential surpluses, in a timely manner so that appropriate management actions may be initiated.
  • Maintained assigned Cost Centers/Fund Centers, identified and made corrections of inappropriate charges.
  • Used independent judgment to appropriately assign all DMV expenditures to the proper Fund Center, Internal Order, and/or WBS element.
  • Used considerable knowledge of GAAP, State and Federal accounting practices and methodologies to maintain appropriate audit trail information on all expenditures.
  • Established, monitor, and evaluate organizational goals.
  • Assists with special projects and other requests from executive management.
  • Prepared special reports to keep upper management apprised of the progress of sensitive projects; wrote, update, and revise pertinent specifications, justifications, provisions, policies and procedures.
  • Maintained the drawdowns of the Federal grants.
  • Perform quarterly audits on License and Theft covert funds.

Accountant I

NC Department of Transportation
09.2008 - 01.2010
  • This position was responsible for preparing monthly journal entries, financial statements, exhibits and other financial reports, providing accurate and timely information to internal and external Entities.
  • Duties include asset management for Fleet Equipment and Residue Property, State Agency Fuel billing, Sales and Use Tax Reporting, Performance Bonds, reconciling Short Term Disability accounts, Water Quality Permits, and miscellaneous billing.

Accounting Tech IV

NC Department of Transportation
11.2007 - 09.2008
  • Responsible for the supervision of the invoice payable unit of the Commercial Accounts Branch.
  • The unit is responsible for payment and audits of all invoices to the Department of Transportation and special warrant requests.
  • The average number of checks paid during the month is approximately 15,000.
  • Approximately 22,500 invoices are processed each month.
  • Coordinates the workflow and work assignments for all the employees.
  • Must provide detailed instructions on policy and procedure for processing of payment request of all types.
  • Perform research to solve problems that any DOT employee or vendor maybe having with payments.
  • Responsible for time sheets from employees.

Accounting Tech IV

NC Department of Transportation
10.2006 - 11.2007
  • Responsible for accurately posting approximately $50 million received each month into appropriate accounts and budgets using SAP.
  • Prepare daily bank deposits in accordance to cash management policy for pickup by DMV.
  • Record data to accounts throughout the SAP System to offset expenditures giving an accurate account and budget balance at month end close out.
  • Process returned checks into SAP.

Information Processing Tech.

NC Department of Transportation
11.2005 - 10.2006
  • Process supplemental payroll, which is a means of paying employees who were not included in the regular payroll and would otherwise have to wait an additional pay period to receive their pay.
  • Evaluate source documents such as tax forms, change cards and update payroll master records.
  • Process all shared leave request forms.
  • Update the donor and donated employees leave records for shared leave.
  • Process savings bonds request by accurately keying data for initial set up of bonds and refund when report is generated.
  • Issue checks to purchase savings bonds.
  • Help other co-workers (team player).

Accounting/Purchasing/Payroll Clerk

Champion Athleticwear
08.1999 - 11.2004
  • Assisted controller with reconciliation of month-end close and other projects.
  • Made necessary journal entries.
  • Reviewed purchase requisitions, placed orders and verified receipts.
  • Accounts payable, coded invoices to correct department and prepared for payment.
  • Keyed weekly payroll information compiled from Winstar Time and Attendance System into Lawson and researched payroll discrepancies.
  • Purchased all office supplies and materials.
  • Responsible for maintenance of copiers and fax machines and lease agreements on them.
  • Shared the responsibility of answering the main phone line.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting

Strayer University
01.2008

Associate’s degree - Information Systems Technology

Richmond Community College
05.1999

High School Diploma - undefined

Richmond Sr, High
05.1985

Skills

  • SAP
  • NCFS
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Power Point
  • STARS
  • SADLS
  • PAYPOINT
  • Core Banking
  • First Data
  • Client Line
  • Share Point

Timeline

DMV Audit Supervisor

NCDOT
09.2016 - Current

Toll Revenue Accountant

NCDOT
12.2013 - 09.2016

Budget Officer

NCDOT/DMV
01.2010 - 12.2013

Accountant I

NC Department of Transportation
09.2008 - 01.2010

Accounting Tech IV

NC Department of Transportation
11.2007 - 09.2008

Accounting Tech IV

NC Department of Transportation
10.2006 - 11.2007

Information Processing Tech.

NC Department of Transportation
11.2005 - 10.2006

Accounting/Purchasing/Payroll Clerk

Champion Athleticwear
08.1999 - 11.2004

Associate’s degree - Information Systems Technology

Richmond Community College

High School Diploma - undefined

Richmond Sr, High

Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting

Strayer University

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