Accounts Payable Specialist - Blackline

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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.

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​​​​​​​The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for handling the day-to-day accounts payable data entry for multiple international subsidiaries.  The position is also responsible for the review, approval, and disputeof Travel and Expense Reports, as well asvarious accountreconciliations and other month-end close requirements for the Company.​​​​​​ 

• ​​​Perform the entire accounts payable process, from vendor setup and invoice data entry to electronic payment processing. 

• ​Ensure all invoices have the necessary documentation and approvals before processing payments. 

• ​Handle 2-way P.O. matching invoices, including those with over 50 line items. 

• ​Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms. 

• ​Process checkrequests. 

• ​Audit and process credit card bills. 

• ​Match invoices to payment batch, obtain all signatures for checks, and distribute checks accordingly. 

• ​Review W-9 forms to maintain 1099-Misc. records. 

• ​Address vendor payment inquiries and employee expense report queries. 

• ​Reconcile vendor statements, research, and correct any discrepancies. 

• ​Assist in month-end closing activities, including preparing accruals and account reconciliations. 

• ​Maintain thorough and accurate files and documentation, following company policies and accepted accounting practices. 

• ​Support other projects as needed.

• 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience.  

• High school diploma required, college courses in accounting preferred. 

• Must have strong work ethics.  

• Must be well organized and a self-starter. 

• Must be able to follow procedures, follow up with vendors to maintain relations. 

• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable. 

• Proficient in Excel and Word. 

• NetSuite, Coupa, Concurexperience a plus. 

• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management abilities. 

• Proficient in problem-solving, basic accounting principles, documentation, research and resolution, data analysis, and multi-tasking. 

• In-depth understanding of accounts payable and general ledger systems, financial chart of accounts, and corporate procedures. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Professional interaction skills with employees and vendors. 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, prioritizing accuracy and timelines.

• A technology-based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Every door at BlackLine is open. Just bring your brains, your problem-solving skills, and be part of a winning team at the world's most trusted name in Finance Automation!
• A culture that is kind, open, and accepting. It's a place where people can embrace what makes them unique, and the mix of cultural backgrounds and varying interests cultivates diverse thought and perspectives.
• A culture where BlackLiner's continued growth and learning is empowered. BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity.

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 has 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 2 days a week.

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.