BlackLine NineTM Process Optimization Library
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BlackLine Nine™ Process Optimizations
Amortization - Prepaid Broker Commissions
To automate the amortization of broker commission prepaid expenses, reconcile the accounts, and generate the rollforward
Amortization - Prepaid Expense Amortization
To record amortization associated with prepaid expenses based on the standard calendar, reconcile the accounts, and generate a rollforward for analysis
Amortization - Prepaid Insurance Amortization
To record amortization associated with prepaid insurance based on the standard calendar, reconcile the accounts, and generate a rollforward for analysis
Suspense/Clearing - Purchase Order (PO) Received Not Invoiced
To automate the PO receipts not vouchered (RNI/GRIR/RNV) reconciliation and the write-off and clearing of aged amounts in alignment with policy
Suspense/Clearing - Rebate Receivable Reconciliation
To reconcile rebate receivables to the accounts payable credit memos and record immaterial write-offs
Suspense/Clearing - Rebate Receivable with GAAP/STAT Reconciliation
To calculate and evaluate the accrual of rebate receivables, including the non-admit journal entry, and the STAT and GAAP reconciliation
General - Recording Adjustments from Reconciliations
to record reconciliation supporting items that require a journal entry such as write-offs or reclasses
General - Recurring Journal Entries
To record recurring journal entries
Cash - Retail CC eComm Settlement Journal Entry
To record the eComm settlement journal entry and compare to the settlement statements, reconcile the accounts, and analyze the activity for anomalies
Calculations - Revenue Allocations
To allocate revenue to multiple profit centers and accounts
Suspense/Clearing - Sales Tax Accruals
To compare sales and use tax liabilities to payments and develop reporting to assist with the filing by state
Amortization - Software Maintenance Fiscal Period Amortization - High Volume
To record amortization associated with prepaid software maintenance based on fiscal period calendars
Amortization - Software Maintenance Fiscal Period Amortization - Low Volume
To record amortization associated with prepaid software maintenance based on fiscal period calendars
Amortization; Accruals - toggle Expense (Prepaid/Accruals)
To record pole rental expense including the amortization of prepaids and the accruals for those paid in arrears; to analyze pole rental expenses and to reconcile the prepaid pole rental and the pole rental accrual balance sheet accounts
Suspense/Clearing - Travel Entertainment (T&E) Expense Clearing
To compare offsetting T&E reimbursement liabilities (Concur) and corresponding payments (Workday)
Suspense/Clearing - Validation Fatals Suspense Reconciliation
To determine appropriate coding and reclass transactions suspended due to account validation errors, compare and offset transactions reclassed, reconcile remaining outstanding transactions to the general ledger, and provide visibility into aging of outstanding items