Acerca de Bridgestone

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), con sede en Nashville, Tennessee, y Bridgestone Europa, Medio Oriente y África (BSEMEA), con sede en Bruselas, Bélgica, operan colectivamente como la región estratégica “Bridgestone West”. Esta región atiende las necesidades comerciales estratégicas de equipos en América, Europa, Medio Oriente y África. BSAM y BSEMEA son subsidiarias de Bridgestone Corporation, con sede mundial en Japón. Bridgestone y sus filiales desarrollan, fabrican y comercializan una amplia gama de productos y soluciones Bridgestone, Firestone y marcas asociadas para abordar las necesidades de una amplia gama de clientes e industrias.

Job Category

Finance

 

Position Summary

We are seeking an entry-level BlackLine System Administrator to support the administration, maintenance, and optimization of the BlackLine platform. This role is responsible for executing daily system activities, supporting period-end processes, maintaining internal controls, and assisting users to ensure efficient and compliant financial operations.
This role serves as a key liaison between Finance/Accounting and IT, responsible for translating business requirements into effective system solutions, ensuring data integrity, and providing user support and training.
The ideal candidate has a foundation in accounting and financial systems with experience in Blackline. They will work closely with local accounting teams, IT, and corporate finance to manage the administration of Blackline, troubleshoot system-related issues, and ensure compliance with internal controls. They will possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, along with a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial close processes.

 

Responsibilities

1. Blackline Administration & Oversight

• Perform daily administration of the BlackLine system, including monitoring system performance and resolving basic issues.
• Managing user access, roles, and permissions within the Blackline system to maintain security and compliance.
• Configuring and customizing the Blackline platform to meet specific organizational needs, including setting up accounts, workflows, and templates.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency within the Blackline system.
• Support integration points between BlackLine and ERP system
• Support and testing within Blackline as needed.
• Approval requests regarding account tasks, journals, closing activities.
• Guide users on best practices for utilizing Blackline functionalities.
• Supporting enhancements to existing modules and implementing future modules to support organization’s needs.

2. Period-End & Close Management

• Assist in the opening and closing of accounting periods within BlackLine
• Monitor close calendars and ensure tasks are completed on time
• Track and follow up on outstanding reconciliations and tasks
• Generate status reports and dashboards for management during the close process

3. Blackline Reporting

• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate financial processes within Blackline.
• Preparation of general ledger reconciliation reporting on both key and non-key accounts.
• Preparation of reporting on journal entries done outside of Blackline.
• Work with IT and finance teams to maintain system controls and data accuracy.

3. Internal Controls & Compliance

• Monitor and enforce internal controls related to the Blackline System.
• Assist with J SOX compliance efforts, ensuring documentation and approvals align with audit requirements.
• Identify and escalate risks related to blackline.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting

• Collaborate with IT to resolve system issues, data discrepancies, and process inefficiencies.
• Develop training materials and deliver training sessions to end-users to enhance their understanding and utilization of Blackline.

5. User Support & Training

• Serve as the first point of contact for BlackLine user questions and support requests
• Provide basic training and guidance to new and existing users
• Create and maintain user guides and documentation
• Escalate complex technical issues to senior administrators or vendors as needed

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, information systems or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in accounting, financial systems, and/or financial governance.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial close processes
• Exposure to Blackline or similar financial close software
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Overall understanding of ERP systems and functionality.
• Basic understanding of internal controls and JSOX compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with finance, IT, and local accounting teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.

Key Competencies

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Customer service mindset

 

Qué ofrecemos como compañía

En Bridgestone, lo que realmente importa es generar oportunidades de co-creación, mientras fomentamos tu curiosidad y creatividad para hacer que la movilidad sea más segura, eficiente y sostenible para las generaciones presentes y futuras.

Cualquiera que sea el rol que desempeñes, cuando representas a Bridgestone, eres un/una integrante valioso/valiosa de equipo y parte de nuestra misión más amplia de “Servir a la Sociedad con Calidad Superior”. Te ofrecemos más que solo un pago competitivo; también te proporcionaremos:

• Una experiencia de incorporación atractiva y de apoyo para garantizar una transición sin problemas a nuestro equipo.

• La oportunidad de desarrollarte y crecer, a través de capacitación y mentoría continua.

• Actividades de Responsabilidad Social Corporativa.

• Un entorno de trabajo verdaderamente global, dinámico y desafiante.

• Agilidad y efectividad en el trabajo y la vida personal y su bienestar a largo plazo.

• Un equipo diverso e inclusivo.

 

Bridgestone se enorgullece de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades de empleo. Es nuestra política considerar para el empleo a todas las personas independientemente de su edad, color, origen, discapacidad física o mental, raza, religión, género, orientación sexual, identidad y/o expresión de género, información genética, o cualquier otra característica protegida por las leyes federales, estatales o locales.

  

En Bridgestone, siempre eres Libre para Ser

Creemos que las personas solo pueden brindar un servicio y una calidad superiores a los demás cuando pueden traer su yo más auténtico al trabajo. Creemos en defender todas las perspectivas, individualidades y equipos porque entendemos la importancia de ver el mundo y nuestro negocio a través de diferentes perspectivas. Estamos formando un equipo tan diverso como el mundo al que servimos.

Así que, muéstranos quién eres, porque quien eres es lo que necesitamos