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BlackLine Administrator and Optimization (Sr. Associate)
The RSM Finance and Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) practice is actively hiring for BlackLine Administrator and Optimization. These positions will be responsible for the support and administration of the deployment, adoption, optimization and ongoing operation of the BlackLine solution, including journal entries, account reconciliations, matching, variance analysis, compliance and financial close tasks modules. These roles will be responsible for consulting and collaborating with our team of high-performing consultants responsible for onboarding new clients and providing ongoing client accounting services (CAS). This role will provide exposure to a variety of clients and client industries to continue your career development. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in both accounting and cloud-based technology solutions along with an understanding of how to leverage technology for process improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
1. BlackLine Configuration: Configure and maintain the BlackLine platform to align with our specific financial processes and business requirements.
2. User Support: Provide training and support to end-users, troubleshoot issues, and ensure a smooth user experience within the BlackLine platform.
3. Process Optimization: Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation using BlackLine.
4. Reconciliation Management: Oversee reconciliation processes and ensure accuracy and completeness in line with accounting standards.
5. Journal Entry Management: Assist in the management and review of journal entries within BlackLine, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
6. Task Management: Create, assign, and monitor tasks within BlackLine to streamline financial workflows.
7. Data Integrity: Maintain data integrity and data quality within the BlackLine platform, including data imports and exports.
8. System Upgrades and Enhancements: Stay up to date with BlackLine software updates and collaborate with IT for system upgrades and enhancements.
9. Reporting and Analytics: Generate reports and provide insights to support financial decision-making.
10. Compliance: Ensure that BlackLine usage adheres to regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Develop collaborative relationships with partnering teams and stakeholders to identify system improvement opportunities.
- Optimize use of BlackLine system through the following activities:
· Business process evaluation
· Procedure development
· System process flow and requirements
· QA planning and testing
· Creation and oversight of documentation related to standard operating procedures.
· User training development and deployment
· Production support for problems and enhancements resulting from quarterly product releases.
· Ensures adequate communication and proper integration across entirety of FAO practice and our technology partners.
· Provide technical support to end-users to resolve issues with BlackLine use, including escalation through proper channels within RSM and with BlackLine support.
· Perform other duties/projects as required.
Required Qualification -
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, MIS or IT
· Nonprofit industry experience and expertise
· 5+ years Accounting or Finance Experience
· Background in financial close process optimization/continuous improvement
· BlackLine Experience as a User & Admin (Local, Business or System)
· Experience leading implementations of Sage Intacct
· Expertise in process analysis and redesign of business processes
· Excellent communication and presentation skills
· Strong time management and organizational skills with sensitivity to timeframes, budgets and outcomes across multiple clients and projects
· Ability to prioritize and stay organized/focused in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment with competing demands.
Preferred Qualifications:
· BlackLine Implementation Certified Consultant
· Experience with BILL, Tallie, Sage Intacct
· Experience in a public accounting firm, consulting firm or other professional services environment
· Experience in an outsourced accounting role
· CA, CPA, MBA Finance
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Highly customer focused with ability to provide consistently excellent customer service and professionalism.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Able to quickly assess situations to pinpoint the scope/source of technical issues in a fast-paced environment.
· Must be dependable and able to work both individually and in a team environment.
· Must possess strong sense of ownership of client relationships.
· Positively represent the company to clients and always provide empathetic and friendly customer service.
· Possesses excellent time management and organizational skills to manage case load of old and new cases in individual case queue.
· Ability to work effectively under pressure, shift priorities quickly as required, and rapidly adapt to changing environments.
· Proven ability to work with minimal direction, as well as be resourceful and independent in solving problems.
· Strong computer skills and proficient use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/india.html.
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About RSM
RSM is a leading global network of assurance, tax and consulting advisors focused on helping businesses navigate change and realize their full potential. With more than 56,000 professionals across more than 120 countries, RSM combines global reach with a distinctly client-centric approach, taking the time to understand each organization’s unique challenges, ambitions and opportunities.
At the heart of RSM’s model is a simple belief: clients need more than technical expertise. They need advisors who understand their business, anticipate what’s ahead and help them move forward with confidence. This commitment to delivering a personalized experience, grounded in deep industry and business knowledge, is reflected in RSM’s promise to instill confidence in a world of change.
RSM US LLP, a member of the global RSM network, brings this approach to the U.S. middle market. As the fifth-largest accounting firm in the United States, RSM US has grown from its founding in 1926 to more than 21,000 professionals serving clients across 119 locations in the US, Canada, the UK, and Ireland with additional offices across its international footprint.
Together, RSM’s scale, specialized expertise and understanding of the middle market position the firm to help clients address today’s most pressing challenges while building for what comes next.
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VALOR champions the continued growth and success of its members by connecting them to resources, mentorship, networking and leadership opportunities across RSM. Members share career and military-related resources, advocate for one another and provide a strong network of support, including for colleagues continuing to serve when military commitments or deployments take them away from the workplace.
Beyond RSM, VALOR extends its impact into local communities and the broader military-connected ecosystem through regional and national strategic business alliances, events and initiatives. These efforts create opportunities for professional development, leadership growth, networking, business development and community engagement, while helping RSM attract and retain exceptional military-connected talent.
At its core, VALOR is about turning the strengths of military service into lasting impact for our people, our clients and the communities we serve.
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At RSM, you’ll be valued as an individual while interning with our firm. We recognize your accomplishments and unique potential, and mentor you as a future leader. By working directly with RSM professionals and leaders, you’ll move quickly along the learning curve to jump-start your career in accounting, consulting, tax, or operations.
Internships include orientation and training where interns will be prepared to work in client service through a combination of formal and informal training. Interns will receive hands-on experience working with a variety of clients, while teaming up with RSM colleagues and leaders. RSM will provide interns with lunch-and-learn workshops, sporting events, and community service projects. Interns will gather with their peers and co-workers to develop both personally and professionally. Interns will be paired with both a navigator and a career advisor to help transition into their new role. The navigator is a peer aligned with you to help with questions. The career advisor ensures your experience meets your expectations and that you’re doing the right things to work toward that job offer.
The RSM Excellence Academy consists of a three-day summer leadership conference with a stipend and the opportunity to participate in an internship with RSM during the following summer. The Excellence Academy is open to all qualified students who are three years from graduation. The Excellence Academy is designed to align with RSM’s strategic pillar of driving an unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience. We recognize efforts of inclusivity and intend to develop outstanding business, accounting, and technology students for internships and full-time employment. Participants will have an opportunity to build relationships that will assist them in their educational and career development. We hope that this experience will provide students with an overall understanding of the professional services industry, RSM’s culture, and the advantages of working in the middle market.