Sr. Accounting Analyst (Blackline)

Dexian; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian, a global technology and staffing leader, seeks a Senior BlackLine Analyst to drive finance automation and optimize processes. You will be the primary contact for BlackLine initiatives, partnering with accounting, finance, and IT to design, implement, and maintain automated workflows that improve efficiency.

The role emphasizes strong accounting fundamentals, stakeholder communication, and hands-on experience with BlackLine or related tools like SAP, Alteryx, and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, information systems, or related field.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes, financial close activities, and journal entry workflows.
• Experience leading or supporting process improvement, workflow optimization, or finance transformation initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate across accounting, finance, and technology teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrator and SME for the BlackLine platform.
• Design, implement, and optimize automated accounting workflows and reconciliations.
• Partner with accounting, finance, IT, and corporate teams to automate recurring processes.
• Support finance automation roadmap and global BlackLine rollout initiatives.
• Configure and maintain workflow solutions that integrate with financial data sources.
• Analyze existing accounting processes and identify opportunities for efficiency gains and standardization.
• Support month-end close activities and drive continued process improvements for a streamlined close process.
• Perform ongoing system administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and enhancement of BlackLine workflows.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into scalable automation solutions.
• Develop reporting, dashboards, and insights to support finance operations and process monitoring.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

BlackLine

SAP

Alteryx

Power BI

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior BlackLine Analyst to play a key role in our ongoing finance automation and process optimization journey. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for BlackLine initiatives, partnering with accounting, finance, and corporate stakeholders to design, implement, optimize, and maintain automated workflows that drive efficiency across the organization. This role is ideal for someone with a strong accounting foundation and a passion for automation, workflow optimization, and continuous process improvement. While experience with BlackLine is highly desirable, candidates with proven experience in workflow automation and finance transformation initiatives will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior BlackLine Analyst to play a key role in our ongoing finance automation and process optimization journey. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for BlackLine initiatives, partnering with accounting, finance, and corporate stakeholders to design, implement, optimize, and maintain automated workflows that drive efficiency across the organization. This role is ideal for someone with a strong accounting foundation and a passion for automation, workflow optimization, and continuous process improvement. While experience with BlackLine is highly desirable, candidates with proven experience in workflow automation and finance transformation initiatives will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for the BlackLine platform.
• Design, implement, and optimize automated accounting workflows and reconciliations.
• Partner with accounting, finance, IT, and corporate teams to identify and automate recurring processes.
• Support the organization's finance automation roadmap and global BlackLine rollout initiatives.
• Configure and maintain workflow solutions that integrate with financial data sources.
• Analyze existing accounting processes and identify opportunities for efficiency gains and standardization.
• Support month-end close activities and help drive continued process improvements for a streamlined close process.
• Perform ongoing system administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and enhancement of workflows.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business requirements and develop scalable automation solutions.
• Develop reporting, dashboards, and insights to support finance operations and process monitoring.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes, financial close activities, and journal entry workflows.
• Experience leading or supporting process improvement, workflow optimization, or finance transformation initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across accounting, finance, and technology teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with BlackLine.
• Experience working with SAP in a finance or accounting environment.
• Familiarity with finance automation platforms and workflow management tools.
• Experience with tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, or similar automation technologies.
• Knowledge of system integrations, data mapping, and automated financial processes.

Why This Opportunity May Be Appealing

This role offers the chance to be a key player in a finance automation transformation, working closely with a variety of teams to improve processes and drive efficiencies. It provides an opportunity to develop expertise with leading automation tools and internal governance frameworks, contributing to a broader global rollout. The position emphasizes continuous improvement and strategic thinking in process optimization, making it suitable for candidates looking to elevate their careers beyond traditional accounting functions.

Desired Skills and Experience

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior BlackLine Analyst to play a key role in our ongoing finance automation and process optimization journey. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for BlackLine initiatives, partnering with accounting, finance, and corporate stakeholders to design, implement, optimize, and maintain automated workflows that drive efficiency across the organization.

This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate who combines a strong accounting foundation with a passion for automation, workflow optimization, and continuous process improvement. While BlackLine experience is highly desirable, candidates with proven experience in workflow automation and finance transformation initiatives will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for the BlackLine platform.
• Design, implement, and optimize automated accounting workflows and reconciliations.
• Partner with accounting, finance, IT, and corporate teams to identify and automate recurring processes.
• Support the organization’s finance automation roadmap and BlackLine global rollout initiatives.
• Configure and maintain workflow solutions that integrate with SAP and other financial data sources.
• Analyze existing accounting processes and identify opportunities for efficiency gains and standardization.
• Support month-end close activities and help drive continued process improvements to maintain and enhance a streamlined close process.
• Perform ongoing system administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and enhancement of BlackLine workflows.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into scalable automation solutions.
• Develop reporting, dashboards, and insights to support finance operations and process monitoring.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes, financial close activities, and journal entry workflows.
• Experience leading or supporting process improvement, workflow optimization, or finance transformation initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with accounting, finance, and technology teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with BlackLine.
• Experience working with SAP in a finance or accounting environment.
• Exposure to finance automation platforms and workflow management tools.
• Experience with:
• Alteryx
• Power BI
• Low‑code/no‑code automation platforms
• Data visualization and reporting tools
• Familiarity with system integrations, data mapping, and automated financial processes

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority‑owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting‑edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory‑changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.