The Billing Specialist handles daily and month-end billing operations, manages invoices, resolves billing discrepancies, and collaborates with finance and sales teams.
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 Billing Specialist plays a key role in executing daily and month-end billing operations, including invoice preparation, customer account setup and maintenance, credit memo processing, and resolution of billing inquiries. This role supports cross-functional initiatives and continuous process improvements, requiring strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly collaborative, and comfortable working in a dynamic SaaS environment. They will work closely with Finance, Sales, Product Management, and other departments to ensure billing accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
You'll Get To:
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 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.
Salary Range:
USD $68,800.00/Yr. - USD $86,000.00/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.
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 Billing Specialist plays a key role in executing daily and month-end billing operations, including invoice preparation, customer account setup and maintenance, credit memo processing, and resolution of billing inquiries. This role supports cross-functional initiatives and continuous process improvements, requiring strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly collaborative, and comfortable working in a dynamic SaaS environment. They will work closely with Finance, Sales, Product Management, and other departments to ensure billing accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
You'll Get To:
- Prepare and process invoices in accordance with customer contracts and billing schedules.
- Manage SaaS billing processes, including subscription and usage-based billing, implementation services, and portal user changes.
- Maintain and update customer billing accounts with accuracy and timeliness.
- Process credit memos with proper supporting documentation and approvals.
- Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and customer disputes promptly.
- Partner with the collections team on rebills, PO updates, and payment-related issues.
- Coordinate with Sales, Product, and Renewals to resolve order and billing mismatches.
- Prepare journal entries and perform monthly/quarterly account reconciliations.
- Support internal and external audits, including SOX controls and documentation.
- Document billing processes and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
- Support ad-hoc billing projects and reporting requests as needed.
What You'll Bring:
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of billing or accounting experience, preferably in a SaaS or software environment.
- Strong understanding of billing systems and ERP/CRM tools (Zuora, Salesforce CPQ/Billing, NetSuite preferred).
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a continuous improvement mindset.
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.
Salary Range:
USD $68,800.00/Yr. - USD $86,000.00/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.
Top Skills
Excel
NetSuite
Salesforce Cpq/Billing
Zuora
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