This temporary Accounting position will support Helzberg's accounting department during its transition to implement BlackLine. This role provides specialized functional and technical expertise to support BlackLine account reconciliations and transaction matching. This role is responsible for configuring, optimizing, and supporting BlackLine transaction matching and reconciliation processes, with a focus on tender matching and month-end close efficiency. This position is intended to address a targeted business need and includes responsibility for documentation, training, and knowledge transfer to internal teams to ensure sustainability after the assignment concludes.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
BlackLine Configuration & Support
· Provide subject matter expertise for BlackLine Transaction Matching and Account Reconciliation modules.

· Configure and maintain matching criteria, match rule sets, and thresholds for tender-related transaction streams.

· Assist with analyzing unmatched items and recommend configuration or process improvements to increase auto-match rates.

· Coordinate and support sandbox testing, validation, and controlled cutover to production in alignment with internal change management practices.

Training & Knowledge Transfer

· Provide training and ongoing support to Accounting and Finance users on BlackLine best practices.

· Serve as an advisor to reconciliation owners during adoption of new or updated matching logic.

Collaboration & Communication
· Partner with Accounting, Accounting Systems, Treasury, and IT as needed to support transaction flows and system integrations.

· Communicate progress, risks, and recommendations to the Assistant Controller and other stakeholders.

· Support month-end close activities as they relate to BlackLine matching and reconciliation processes.

Deliverables & Measures of Success
· Success in this temporary role may include, but is not limited to:
· Successful configuration and deployment of tender matching rules in production.

· Improved transaction auto-match rates and reduction in manual reconciliation items.

· Completed documentation and training materials that enable internal teams to sustain the solution.

· Timely completion of assigned workstreams in support of month-end close.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
· Extensive hands-on experience with BlackLine Transaction Matching and Account Reconciliation, including configuration and optimization.

· Strong accounting background with deep understanding of reconciliation processes and financial controls.

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working within automated financial systems.

· Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical users.

Preferred
· Experience supporting or integrating BlackLine with Oracle Fusion.

· Experience supporting month-end close in a complex, multi-systems environment.

WORK ARRANGEMENT:
· Remote temporary assignment lasting between 3-6 months.