Experienced Senior Accountant (General Ledger)

Get to Know Us :

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing!

At BlackLine, we're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business of enterprise applications.

Since being founded in 2001, BlackLine has become a leading provider of cloud software that automates and controls the entire financial close process. Our vision is to modernize the finance and accounting function to enable greater operational effectiveness and agility, and we are committed to delivering innovative solutions and services to empower accounting and finance leaders around the world to achieve Modern Finance.

Being a best-in-class SaaS Company, we understand that bringing in new ideas and innovative technology is mission critical. At BlackLine we are always working with new, cutting edge technology that encourages our teams to learn something new and expand their creativity and technical skillset that will accelerate their careers.

Work, Play and Grow at BlackLine!

Make Your Mark :

The Experienced Senior Accountant (General Ledger) at BlackLine plays a key role in a best-in-class accounting department that results in an accurate and timely three-day close. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Accounting, the ideal candidate is highly driven with strong analytical and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication. This solutions-focused candidate will be responsible for preparing financial reports and information, calculating and recording journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and analyzing account information.

A successful candidate thrives in a dynamic and high energy company and is enthusiastic about innovative approaches to problem-solving.

You'll Get To :

• Prepare accurate, timely journal entries in accordance with our established schedule.
• Act as a primary accounting liaison for key business partners, providing financial insights and strategic guidance to support their initiatives.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Perform financial analysis and variance explanations and provide insights to identify trends and recommend actions to optimize financial performance.
• Own and execute cross-functional process improvement projects from identification to implementation, quantifying a project's impact on efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP. Perform technical accounting research and update technical accounting memos and policies.
• Coordinate and participate in internal and external audits, including preparing audit schedules, addressing audit queries, and implementing, and maintaining effective internal control systems.
• Work closely with the Accounts Payable department to ensure proper general ledger coding of bills.
• Foster collaboration within the accounting team and effectively communicate financial information to stakeholders across the organization.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using accounting software and related systems to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance reporting capabilities. Stay updated with advancements in accounting technology to adapt to changing practices.
• Stay updated with changes in accounting regulations, standards, and industry best practices. Pursue professional development opportunities to demonstrate your commitment to enhancing your skills and knowledge.
• Participate in (and lead, where appropriate) other projects and ad-hoc analyses, as required.

What You'll Bring :

Thrive at BlackLine Because You Are Joining :

BlackLine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws.

BlackLine recognizes that the ways we work and the workplace itself have shifted. We innovate in a workplace that optimizes a combination of virtual and in-person interactions to maximize collaboration and nurture our culture. Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least 3 days a week.

Salary Range :

USD $111,000.00 / Yr. - USD $138,500.00 / Yr.

Pay Transparency Statement :

Placement within this range depends upon several factors, including the applicant's prior relevant job experience, skill set, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, BlackLine also offers short-term and long-term incentive programs, based on eligibility, along with a robust offering of benefit and wellness plans.

BlackLine is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.

Accommodations :

BlackLine is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.