[ BlackLi... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/blackline-blackline-financial-close-management/reviews) [ BlackLi... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/blackline-blackline-financial-close-management/reviews) # BlackLine Financial Close Management Features ##### ## General Ledger (3) Journal Entries Increases user efficiency by auto-populating based on previously entered information. Schedules future entries. Allows Journal Entries to be uploaded from an external source. Tags / Dimensions Ability to tag all transaction in the general ledger with customizable dimensions, classes, categories, etc. These dimensions should be available on any transaction in any module in the system and available to be reported upon. Audit Trail Automates chronological tracking of transactions that have affected a specific operation, procedure, event or record Show More ##### ## Accounts Receivable (3) Invoice Customization The layout of the invoice template is fully customizable and you can add or remove fields. AR Automation Automation helps the user be more efficient by populating default customer data, setting up systematic payments from clients and automatically matching customer receipts to outstanding transactions. Collections Automation The system automates the dunning process to help drive collections Show More ##### ## Accounts Payable (9) AP Automation Steamlines data entry by auto populating recurring or predefined vendor values Payment Processing Ability to manage, track and report on numerous payment types. Customize and automate complex purchase to pay work flow. Purchase Orders Software supports purchase orders and provides purchasing personnel, management and accounts payable with visibility needed to streamline the procure to pay process Invoice Processing Creation, processing, verification, and execution of invoices till the payment is made Purchase Order Management Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses ACH Payment Processing Accept electronic bank-to-bank transfers using a network called the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Electronic Payments Electronically collect payments for goods or services Electronic Payments Electronically collect payments for goods or services Credit Card Processing Accept and process credit card transactions Show More ##### ## Other Functionality (12) Inventory Tracking / Ordering Real time inventory tracking. Maintains accurate "On Hand" infomation by matching reserved inventory requested on purchase and sales orders. Inventory Pricing and Costing Ability to establish multiple price levels. Update pricing on a per item or global inventory basis. Choice between multiple costing methods such as Average, LIFO, FIFO and Specific Unit. Inventory Reporting Customizable reporting allows insight into usage of inventory and services. Multi-Entity / Consolidation Multi-ledger and multi-tenant architecture. Automated consolidations, inter-entity transactions and eliminations Recognition Rules Automates recognition of revenue and expenses by defining recognition rules. Reconciliations Transactions are imported from source systems and automated matching reconciles majority of transactions. Includes user flexible, user defined matching and grouping rules to help reduce the time needed to produce accurate reconciliations. Payroll Payroll module or integration to an external payroll provider which automates the recording of payroll Time and Expense Automated time and expense capture, tracking, approval, reimbursement and reporting Cost Tracking Process to track, record, and analyze expenses that occurred over the entire duration of a given project Time Tracking Measure and track time including hours worked and paid time off (PTO) Status Tracking Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction Budget Tracking Track actual spending to ensure it's in line with the planned budget Show More ##### ## Reporting & Analytics (6) Financial Statements General reporting offered covers all of the standard financial statements and meets the basic needs of the business Custom Reporting Reports created by the user to cater to specific requirements. If you can build it in Excel, you can build it in the custom report writer Budgeting / Forecasting Create and revise an unlimited number of budget, plan and forecast scenarios. Dashboards An easy to read, often single page, real-time user interface, showing a graphical presentation of the current status and historical trends of an organization's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to enable instantaneous and informed decisions to be made at a glance Financial Reporting Generate reports to assess the financial performance of an organization Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Show More ##### ## Platform (7) Customization Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique process. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views. Workflow Capability Automates a process that requires a series of steps that typically require intervention by several different users. Administrators can write rules to determine who and when a user needs to complete a step. Also includes notification of users when they need to take action. User, Role, and Access Management Grants access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. Internationalization Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. Performance and Reliability Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took. Output Document Generation Allows administrators to create templates that enable users to quickly generate dynamic documents in various formats based on the data stored in the application. Mobile Access Access software remotely via mobile devices Show More ##### ## Integration (7) Data Import and Export Tools Ability to input, modify and extract data from the application in bulk through a structured file. Integration APIs Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications. Breadth of Partner Applications To what extent are there partner applications readily available for integrating into this product? Partner applications typically provide complementary, best of breed functionality not offered natively in this product. Collaboration Tools Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Accounting Integration Integrate with a third-party accounting system Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Show More ##### ## Cash Flow (3) Track Cash Flow Check cash on hand at the beginning of each month and view each day’s incoming and outgoing funds. Income and Expenses Add one-time or recurring cash flow items and add line items for each payment or deposit. File Exports Timesheets, projects, tasks, income or expenses can all easily be exported to pdf, xls or csv for simpel cash clow analysis. Show More ##### ## Budgeting & Forecasting (4) Budgeting / Forecasting Create and revise an unlimited number of budget, plan and forecast scenarios. Data Import Import trial balance, monthly P&L, balance sheets, and other types of financial data Versioning Keeps track of all versions of a budget and allows users to compare versions Historical Data Forecasting is based on past transactions and historical financial or operational data Show More ##### ## Revenue (3) Revenue Types Supports multiple types of revenues, such as recurring and transaction based Revenue Allocation Allows users to allocate revenues to various business entities or departments Scheduling Automatic scheduling to ensure that revenue is recognized at the proper time Show More ##### ## Reconciliation (9) Consolidation Data from multiple systems can be centralized into a single repository Management Financial information can be imported from multiple sources such as spreadsheets, text files, or databases Accounting Match invoices, payments, and bank statement information Built-in Accounting Accounting functionality within the system, not requiring integration with third-party tools Compliance Management Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier Task Management Create, manage and track all task activities and progression Tax Management Implementation of various strategies to manage tax obligations via planning and maintaining compliance Cash Flow Management Monitoring, analysis, and projection of the movement of cash into and out of a business over a specific period Financial Consolidation & Close Management Bring together financial information by collecting data from multiple ledgers and close financial processes Show More ##### ## Reporting (3) Report Types Provide multiple types of reports such as point-in-time snapshot reports, or year over year Standard Offers standard financial reports out of the box Custom Allows users to edit reports and to combine multiple reports Show More ##### ## Closing Process (3) Audit Creates workflows to assign tasks for audit and inspections, monitor work in progress, timelines, and approvals. Journal Entries Adjusts journal entries in order to have an accurate balance sheet and income statement Distribution Financial statements and statistical reports (such as KPI) can be assembled into financial packages Show More ##### ## Payroll (2) Tax Calculation Calculates taxes due and may include resources or tools for federal and state tax compliance. Reporting and Dashboards Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards to track payroll costs and for compliance purposes. Show More ##### ## Reconciliation - Financial Reconciliation (4) Automation Automates the process of comparing financial transactions between different accounts, statements, or systems Bank Statements Helps match transactions recorded in the company's books with those in the bank statement Exceptions Alerts users when exceptions and discrepencies can't automatically be resolved Algorithms Uses algorithms, such as rule-based matching, fuzzy logic, or machine learning techniques to help with comparing large sets of data Show More ##### ## Audit - Financial Reconciliation (4) Accuracy Ensures that financial records are accurate and precise, reducing the chances of errors that could lead to audit issues Compliance Meets industry-specific compliance requirements and supports regulatory standards Reporting Offeres customizable reporting features to provide a clear overview of the financial reconciliation process and any issues that may need attention Audit Trail Provides a detailed history of reconciliations and supports the accuracy of financial records Show More ##### ## Integrations - Financial Reconciliation (4) Accounting Integrates with accounting platforms to allow the import and reconciliation of financial data Inventory Integrates with inventory management systems to help reconcile financial data related to product movements, purchases, and sales ERP Integrates with ERP systems to reconcile financial data across various modules and departments Banking Integrates with banking systems to import and match bank transactions Show More ##### ## User Permissions and Security - Financial Reconciliation (4) Access Offers role-based access control (RBAC) allowing administrators to define roles with specific sets of permissions Authentication Uses features such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) to help ensure that only authorized users can access the software Encryption Has encryption techniques to prevent unauthorized access or interception of data Regulations Complys with regulations and standards, such as Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), GDPR, or HIPAA Show More ##### ## AI (27) Data Extraction Uses AI to automatically input data from receipts, invoices, and other documents Invoice Processing Uses AI to generates, send, and track invoices Expense Management Uses AI to categorize expenses, detect anomalies, and provide insights on spending patterns Fraud Detection Uses AI to detect unusual patterns and flag potential fraudulent activities in real-time Tax Compliance Uses AI to assist in calculating taxes, ensuring compliance with changing tax regulations, and automate the preparation of tax returns Support Chatbots Uses AI and NLP-powered chatbots to provide customer support and assist with queries regarding financial data and reports Bank Reconciliations Uses AI to match transactions recorded in the accounting system with those in bank statements Report Generation Uses AI to generate detailed financial reports, dashboards, and visualizations to provide insights into the financial health of the business Customizable Alerts Uses AI to set up alerts for various financial activities, such as payment due dates or low cash balances Predictive Analytics Uses AI to analyze data to identify trends and make predictions Receipt Management Upload, track, and submit receipts in a central database Workflow Management Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks Payroll Management Manage employee salary processes, data, taxes, and records administration efficiently Sales Tax Management Calculation of consumption tax imposed on the sale of goods/services Audit Management Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws Tax Management Implementation of various strategies to manage tax obligations via planning and maintaining compliance Fixed Asset Management Centralized database to track details of fixed assets such as depreciation and maintenance scheduling/history Reporting/Analytics View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Order Management Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases Sales Order Management An order generated by a seller to a customer, containing details about products or services Cash Flow Management Monitoring, analysis, and projection of the movement of cash into and out of a business over a specific period Cash Management Process of managing an organization's cash resources, including cash on hand, investments, and bank account balances Real-Time Data Receive data and information in real time Vendor Management Ability to track and store all vendor-related information, such as contacts, services offered, terms, etc. Credit Card Processing Accept and process credit card transactions Financial Consolidation & Close Management Bring together financial information by collecting data from multiple ledgers and close financial processes Transaction Management Manage, record and track all business exchanges in form of money and its related interactions in the system Show More ##### ## Mobile Applications - Accounting (14) Cloud Integration Enables synchronization of accounting data across devices in real-time Notifications Send push notifications for important updates, such as due dates, invoice statuses, or tax deadlines UI Simplifies interfaces to be user-friendly and tailored for smaller screens, such as mobile phones and tables Offline Allows users to view and update certain data without an internet connection Expense Tracking Allows users to capture and upload expense receipts directly from mobile devices Invoice Management Enables creation, editing, and sending of invoices Compliance Management Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier Inventory Tracking Track and monitor inventory items, such as raw materials, unfinished goods, and ready-to-sell items Inventory Management Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply Financial Management Plan, manage, and track the financial activities of an individual or organization Activity Tracking Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems Document Management Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location Compliance Tracking Track and report regulatory data to either internal management or external stakeholders Notes Management Allow users to create, edit, and sort multiple notes Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Financial Reconciliation (1) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Accounting (1) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Show More ##### ## AI - Financial Close (5) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Compliance Uses AI to ensure the following of rules and creates detailed audit trails which helps compliance and audit preparation. Reconciliation Uses AI to match transactions across accounts and systems, and flag exceptions and discrepencies. Data Collection Uses AI to extract, clean, and validate financial data from disparate sources, while identifying errors and inconsistencies. Analysis Generates AI-assisted financial reports and provides thorough analytical insights. Show More ##### ## AI Assistant - Accounting (1) AI Accounting Assistant Provides conversational assistance for accounting tasks, financial data, and product navigation using natural language. Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (69) Multi-Location Manage and support multiple locations Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Accounts Payable Track money owed to a company's creditors/suppliers Fund Accounting Manage revenue acquired through grants, donations, and other sources (accountability vs. profitability) Quotes/Estimates Generate quotes or estimates for customers Approval Process Control Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Chart of Accounts A financial statement that lists a company's accounts and details the account type and balance Project Accounting Manage and track financials on a project-to-project basis Encryption Convert data into a code for security Accounts Receivable Track outstanding invoices and the money owed from clients Recurring/Subscription Billing Automated process of charging customers at regular intervals for repeated access or use of a product or service Billing & Invoicing Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers Reminders Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity Multi-Currency Manage and handle various international currencies Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Income & Balance Sheet A statement detailing the financial position of a business including assets, liabilities, and equity at a certain point in time Data Security Protect sensitive data for digital privacy General Ledger Centralized accounting record which tracks all financial transactions Currency Conversion Change one currency to another based on real-time rates/values Customizable Templates Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements Accounting Built-in accounting to manage ledger, accounts payable/receivable, financial reports, etc. Estimating Estimate expected cost based on various factors before a project begins Reporting & Statistics Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns Financial Analysis Evaluate units, projects, budgets, and other finance-related data to gauge their performance and potential risk Transaction History Record of all transactions such as purchases, deposits, withdrawals and transfers within a specific period Expense Claims Attaching relevant receipts or supporting documents to submit expenses for reimbursement Document Storage Store and organize documents in a centralized system SSL Security Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access Categorization/Grouping Organize and group data or items based on various criteria Automatic Billing Setup and send recurring or automated bills Purchasing & Receiving Workflows that help acquire inventory, issue purchase orders and receive and store items in required quantity Customer Database A collection of customer information such as contact details, demographics, previous interactions, etc. For Distributors Primarily serving wholesale distribution companies and supply chain industry professionals Bills of Material Material list of manufacturing parts and associated costs Financial Data Protection Inventory Control Monitor product stock levels AI/Machine Learning Software program that continuously adjusts its behavior based on observed data Mobile App Access the system via a mobile application Client Portal Private online space that lets businesses securely share documents and provide information access to clients For CPA Firms Software specialized for certified public accountants (financial advisors) who help outside entities reach financial goals Remote Access/Control Access work applications remotely, for when working away from the office and/or traveling Cash Flow Analysis Calculates a company's working capital which is the amount of money a company has available to run its business Performance Metrics A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc. Multi-Company Manage the accounting and financial aspects of multiple locations or companies in a single location For Small Businesses Designed for small businesses Third-Party Integration Addition of necessary external data, applications, tools, or features Reporting/Analytics View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Audit Trail A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc. Visual Analytics Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data Income & Balance Sheet A statement detailing the financial position of a business including assets, liabilities, and equity at a certain point in time Profit/Loss Statement A type of financial statement used to record and report an organization's revenues, costs, and expenses over a specific amount of time Financial Reporting Generate reports to assess the financial performance of an organization Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Multi-Currency Manage and handle various international currencies Alerts/Notifications Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Accounting Integration Integrate with a third-party accounting system General Ledger Centralized accounting record which tracks all financial transactions Multi-Country Pay employees in multiple countries using correct currencies and correct tax deduction amounts Dashboard Assembly of graphs and charts for visualizing and tracking statistics/metrics AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Cost Database Collection of data related to the costs associated with 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