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Diane Scheiwiller

@dianescheiwiller

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Bilingual senior accounting professional specializing in reconciliations and systems implementation.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative finance role where I can lead reconciliations, drive system implementations, improve processes, mentor staff, and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting to support business decisions.

I am a bilingual (English/French) senior accounting professional with extensive experience in accounts receivable/payable, month-end close, reconciliations and financial reporting. I specialize in systems implementations, process improvements and creating clear standard operating procedures that increase efficiency.

Throughout my career I have led ERP and payroll system rollouts (INFOR, Ceridian), acted as a super user, supported external audits, and prepared month-end working papers and closing entries. I have a strong record of recovering distressed receivables, improving automated processes, and producing accurate financial statements under IFRS and GAAP.

I am a collaborative leader and mentor who builds trusting cross-functional relationships, coaches staff to improve performance, and delivers timely, actionable financial information to support management decision-making.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Accounting Assistant

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City of Medicine Hat

Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 11 months)

Prepare monthly account analyses and reconciliations, ensure policy compliance and timely recording of financial transactions, and support year-end audit processes to maintain fiscal accountability for departmental stakeholders.

General Ledger Account Reconciliation Journal Entries Financial Reporting Audit Support MS Office & Compliance

Senior Accountant

ALCO Gas & Oil Production Equipment Ltd

Dec 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 4 months)

Managed month-end journals, bank and cash reconciliations, accruals and GL accuracy; co-led Ceridian payroll implementation and planned INFOR ERP rollout while producing month-end working papers and IFRS-compliant reconciliations.

Month End Close Bank Reconciliation Ceridian IFRS SOP Development

Staff Accountant

Weir Group Plc

Jan 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 11 months)

Implemented SyteLine features to automate cheque runs (reducing processing from 3 days to ~3 hours), managed intercompany reconciliations and mentored staff to improve accuracy and efficiency under IFRS/GAAP.

Syteline Inter Company Reconciliation IFRS GAAP Process Automation ERP Super User Mentoring

AR & AP Supervisor

Weir Group Plc

Jan 2012 - Jan 2020 (8 years)

Supervised AR/AP operations for a $15M+ CAD portfolio, produced weekly aging reports, recovered $3M CAD of previously written-off bad debt, and established onboarding procedures for customer validations.

Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Collections Credit Control AR Aging Cash Collections Process Improvement Customer Onboarding

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Diploma in Business Administration (Accounting), Accounting

Completed a 2-year Business Administration Diploma with a specialization in Accounting focused on foundational accounting principles and practical financial skills.