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BlackLine is a leading global provider of cloud software that controls and automates accounting and finance processes for businesses and organizations of all si
Senior Commissions Accountant
Location
California
Posted
83 days ago
Salary
$112K - $140K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Commissions Accountant
BlackLine
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: BlackLine is seeking a highly motivated and meticulous Senior Commissions Accountant to join our Global Commission Team. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Variable Compensation, you will master the end-to-end commission accounting process and command the full spectrum of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities. We are looking for an agile thinker with a talent for rapidly mastering new systems and complex data landscapes. In this pivotal role, you will translate raw data into powerful, commission-focused intelligence, directly influencing and shaping the strategic direction of our business. You'll Get To: - Own the Close Process: Command the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including commission accruals, journal entries, flux analysis, amortization schedules, and payroll validation. - Master Complex Reconciliations: Prepare and manage intricate account reconciliations related to commissions, ensuring impeccable accuracy. - Serve as the Subject Matter Expert: Act as the go-to expert for all commission accounting topics and requests, providing critical guidance to stakeholders. - Manage Partner Commissions: Take full accountability for all aspects of BlackLine's solution partner program, overseeing the quarterly commission process from accrual and amortization to final calculation and payout. - Lead Audit & Controls: Serve as the primary point of contact for all internal and external commission-related audits. You will prepare audit schedules, resolve inquiries, and uphold a robust internal control system. - Drive Process Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities to enhance efficiency within the department, ensuring all commission processes are aligned with company policy, procedures, and controls. - Become a Systems Expert: Develop a deep understanding of the SAP/Callidus commission software platform, becoming a power user and key team resource. - Ensure ASC 606 Compliance: Analyze payments and synthesize data to determine the accounting impact under ASC 606 guidelines. - Contribute to Ad-Hoc Projects: Participate in special projects and perform ad-hoc analysis and reporting as needed to support the finance organization. What You'll Bring: - Experience: 5+ years of accounting experience with a significant focus on commissions, preferably within a SaaS company. - Education: A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is preferred (or equivalent professional experience). - Technical Prowess: - Hands-on experience with an Incentive Compensation Management (ICM) system such as SAP Sales Cloud, Varicent, or Xactly. - Proficiency with NetSuite, Salesforce, and Zuora is highly desirable. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a natural aptitude for learning new technologies. - Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. - Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail. - Initiative & Drive: A proactive self-starter who works well independently but also thrives as a supportive and effective team member. Thrive at BlackLine Because You Are Joining: - 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 3 days a week. #LI-NS1 Salary Range: USD $112,000.00/Yr. - USD $140,000.00/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.
Benefits
- 401(K), 401(K) matching, Childcare benefits, Commuter benefits, Company equity, Company-sponsored outings, Customized development tracks, Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff, Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Documented equal pay policy, Volunteer in local community, Employee stock purchase plan, Family medical leave, Fitness stipend, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Flexible work schedule, Generous parental leave, Generous PTO, Company-sponsored happy hours, Health insurance, Highly diverse management team, Job training & conferences, Open door policy, Life insurance, Charitable contribution matching, Paid volunteer time, Online course subscriptions available, Open office floor plan, Paid holidays, Pair programming, Paid sick days, Onsite office parking, Partners with nonprofits, Performance bonus, Pet insurance, Promote from within, Lunch and learns, Remote work program, Free snacks and drinks, Team based strategic planning, OKR operational model, Team workouts, Continuing education available during work hours, Tuition reimbursement, Mandated unconscious bias training, Unlimited vacation policy, Vision insurance, Wellness programs, Some meals provided, Mental health benefits, Home-office stipend for remote employees, Diversity employee resource groups, Hiring practices that promote diversity, Employee resource groups, Employee-led culture committees, Quarterly engagement surveys, Hybrid work model, Employee awards, Pay transparency, Mother's room, Flexible time off, Floating holidays, Bereavement leave benefits
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