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Elvira Sejdiu

Katy,TX

Summary

Results-focused and organized professional with meticulous attention to detail. Proficient in efficiently managing tasks, and maintaining a structured approach. Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, ensuring well-informed decision-making. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills contribute to effective collaboration and successful outcomes.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Accounting Administrator

Kinder Morgan, Inc
Houston, TX
06.2019 - 06.2024
  • Process utility invoices, expense reports, and vendor invoices using PAWS , Lawson and SAP, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial procedures.
  • Collaborate with buyers, project management, and procurement teams to resolve purchase order (PO) issues, maintaining an efficient workflow.
  • Engage with external and internal vendors to address unpaid invoice matters, and ensure timely resolution. Conduct vendor maintenance as needed, including adding vendor remits for streamlined processing.
  • Analyze PO invoices, meticulously matching invoice lines to material PO lines, and determine PO balances. Collaborated with buyers to add funds for services or complete material receipts in Lawson, the accounting system.
  • Implement thorough auditing and review of all invoices in Lawson, ensuring accuracy before they are released for payment.
  • Address clients' billing questions and issues.
  • Collaborate and respond to inquiries with internal and external customers on billing issues.
  • Issue and post bills, invoices, and receipts.
  • Prepare and reconcile invoices to ensure compliance.
  • Prepare and process billing adjustments, such as credits and debits, into multiple billing software.
  • Utilize accounting software to identify outstanding accounts.
  • Proven track record of accuracy and efficiency in processing invoices, handling customer inquiries, and reconciling accounts.

Accounting Supervisor

KBR Inc.
Ferizaj, Kosovo
01.2010 - 06.2018
  • Monitored financial reports, cash flow, and conducted weekly and monthly bank reconciliations for EUCOM project sites in Kosovo, Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey.
  • Oversaw and approved weekly expense reports exceeding $250K, demonstrating a keen eye for detail, and financial acumen.
  • Reviewed and approved invoices (material, utilities, subcontracts, and financial invoices) weekly, ensuring accuracy before submission for final payment and processing wire transfers.
  • Conducted financial forecasting for local vendor payments, payroll, and petty cash payments monthly.
  • Coordinated monthly payroll functions for over 800 direct-hire employees, ensuring compliance with accounting deadlines.
  • Successfully managed and organized the Accounting and Finance department, including supervising employees, assigning responsibilities, and cross-training.
  • Proactively supported internal and external audits, responding to inquiries in a timely manner to maintain compliance and accuracy.

Lead Accountant

KBR Inc.
Ferizaj, Kosovo
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Administered and managed all aspects of cash operations, ensuring optimal cash flow, and maintaining minimum cash balances in the vault.
  • Updated daily cash transactions and processed cash journal entries in SAP, handling cash advances and business/travel advances with a monthly average of $500K.
  • Reconciled daily cash journals with SAP General Ledger accounts in three different currencies: USD, EUR, and MKD, demonstrating precision in financial transactions.
  • Reviewed, processed, and approved employee expense reports, thoroughly checking for non-compliances and unallowable expenses, and accurately entering expenses into the appropriate GL accounts.
  • Prepared a monthly petty cash reconciliation report, ensuring balance and reconciliation with KART for accurate financial reporting. Oversaw and maintained daily timesheets processed in SAP, verifying that all labor hours were entered and approved before deadlines.
  • Conducted training sessions for new hires on SAP time entry, and provided updates on system changes, contributing to efficient onboarding processes.

Senior Accountant

KBR Inc.
Ferizaj, Kosovo
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Managed the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, posting, and timely payment of invoices in alignment with company procedures.
  • Reviewed and processed invoices through a meticulous three-way match, ensuring accuracy and clearance in SAP, and obtaining timely approvals for payments.
  • Prepared journal vouchers for accounts payable, accruals, and gain/loss monthly, maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.
  • Conducted weekly and monthly reconciliation of bank statements with SAP General Ledger accounts, ensuring precision in financial reporting.

Accountant

KBR Inc.
Ferizaj, Kosovo
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Prepared invoices for processing, matching them with Purchase Orders and MRR, and facilitated payments through wire transfer, ensuring accuracy in financial transactions.
  • Maintained and updated the Aging Report on a weekly basis, providing a clear overview of outstanding payments.
  • Regularly prepared and submitted comprehensive bank reports to KBR Houston headquarters on a weekly basis.
  • Compiled detailed weekly and monthly reconciliations for EUR and USD accounts, contributing to precise and transparent financial records.

Associate Accountant

KBR Inc.
Ferizaj, Kosovo
04.2001 - 01.2005
  • Provided crucial support to the payroll process by key-punching timesheets, and reviewing, preparing, and submitting cost files to Project Controls for review, ensuring accuracy in payroll data.
  • Maintained an updated payroll entry file in the Access database, consolidating weekly data into a master file each month for streamlined record-keeping.
  • Created and updated the bank account information database, managing employee banking information securely.
  • Managed the printing of bank statements and pay envelopes, efficiently distributing them to each department on-site.
  • Submitted payroll reports to each bank, facilitating the smooth processing of employee salaries, and ensuring timely financial transactions.

Education

BBA - Business Management

AAB College
Kosovo
11-2013

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH

Skills

  • Accounts payable
  • Invoice processing
  • Financial compliance
  • Vendor management
  • Expense analysis
  • Customer relationship management
  • Monthly reconciliations
  • Payroll administration
  • Audit support
  • Effective communication
  • Team leadership
  • Attention to detail

Certification

Controller Academy Certificate

Languages

English
Full Professional
German
Elementary
Albanian
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Accounting Administrator

Kinder Morgan, Inc
06.2019 - 06.2024

Accounting Supervisor

KBR Inc.
01.2010 - 06.2018

Lead Accountant

KBR Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2010

Senior Accountant

KBR Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2007

Accountant

KBR Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2006

Associate Accountant

KBR Inc.
04.2001 - 01.2005

BBA - Business Management

AAB College

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Southern New Hampshire University

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