TEAM BLACKLINE
What makes BlackLine Solutions different from other support services organizations? It's because our first client was, well, us! As current business owners and operators, we know first hand what it truly means to run a business, and we have learned through our own experiences that one of the keys to building and sustaining any successful venture is a dedicated focus on the financial and operational infrastructure - the foundation of every business and organization. An organized, methodical approach to maintaining and strengthening that foundation allows a business to grow. Our team is battle-tested and equipped to provide the detailed assistance and attention that your organization deserves, from bookkeeping services and basic financial analysis to full scale financial and operational evaluation and support.
Katrina has over 20 years of experience in bookkeeping and all aspects of financial administration, including 15+ years with our organization. She is a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor, has an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, is a supreme multi-tasker, and takes pride in her laser-sharp focus on the details. Katrina studied accounting and business management at Penn State University-York.
Rachel Butler
Bookkeeper
rachel.butler@teamblackline.com
Rachel has 12+ years of experience in bookkeeping for a loyal group of small, Triangle-based businesses. She has extensive experience with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office applications. Formerly the Director of the Women in Science and Engineering Program at North Carolina State University, Rachel holds a B.S. in Wildlife Biology and Master’s in Higher Education from Clemson University.
Stephanie Williams
Bookkeeper
stephanie.williams@teamblackline.com
Stephanie has been a part of our group of companies for 21 years and brings to the team a wealth of experience in bookkeeping and general administration. She has managed the full scope of bookkeeping responsibilities for companies in a variety of industries and ranging in size from $10 million in revenue down to $250 thousand in revenue. Stephanie studied accounting at Alamance Community College.
Trish Anderson
Bookkeeper
trish.anderson@teamblackline.com
Trish graduated from NC State with a degree in Business Management from the Poole College of Management and earned a Masters degree from Liberty University. She has more than 15 years of experience in lending and 10 years of experience teaching elementary math and science.
Alex Umstead
Bookkeeper
alex.umstead@teamblackline.com
Alex comes to us from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington where he earned a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in finance from the Cameron School of Business. He provides bookkeeping and other support services to a wide range of clients and also serves as our link to the millennial generation and their ever-growing presence in North Carolina businesses.
Liz Sanford
Bookkeeper
liz.sanford@teamblackline.com
Liz Sanford studied accounting at UNC Charlotte, where she earned two business minors in addition to her B.A. in Dance. She has 5+ years of experience in customer service and 7 years dancing professionally around the country. She prides herself on being a quick-learner with a sharp eye for details.
Mackenzie Newbury
Bookkeeper
mackenzie.newbury@teamblackline.com
Mackenzie's financial experience comes largely from running her own business as a musical theatre performer and teacher, for which she has been doing her own bookkeeping and taxes for years. In addition to her work in the arts, she has had many different jobs in many fields, including office administration positions at for a private property management company and the State of Pennsylvania.
Imani Nshatsi
Bookkeeper
imani.nshatsi@teamblackline.com
Imani is a Quickbooks Online Certified user who studied Accounting and Finance at Wake Technical Community College. He has experience in various work environments including customer service, distribution services, and agricultural insurance. Imani is interested in finding the right solutions for each client and learning about the industry they are involved in.
Stephen Clossick
Bookkeeper/Fractional Controller
stephen.clossick@teamblackline.com
Stephen has more than 20 years of bookkeeping experience starting at the Village Companies in Chapel Hill and later serving as controller for 10 years at World Tavern Entertainment, LLC. Currently Stephen works for angel investment funds Triangle Angel Partners and Triangle University Fund, continuing a long-standing involvement in startup funding that began in 1999. Stephen is a veteran of the US Army and holds a BA in International Studies from UNC–Chapel Hill.
Matthew Everson
Bookkeeper/Fractional Controller
matthew.everson@teamblackline.com
With a master's degree in Economics from Duke University, Matthew initially pursued finance before getting bitten by the Entrepreneurial bug. He started a non-profit foundation in 2007, and a successful audio production company shortly after. He has since worked with over a dozen organizations providing operations, project management, and bookkeeping and finance services.
Len Morton
Bookkeeper/Fractional Controller
len.morton@teamblackline.com
With over 25 years of experience, Len has navigated all aspects of business. Finance/Accounting is his passion with much of his experience served in the restaurant and fitness industries. Len holds a BS degree in Biological Sciences and a MS in Management, with a Finance concentration, both from North Carolina State University.
Bookkeepers Wanted
Contact Us Today!
contact@teamblackline.com
We are always looking to grow our team with qualified, experienced, and trustworthy individuals. If you have experience with QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, and/or Xero, and are looking for full- or part-time bookkeeping work with a company that is stable and growing, contact us today via email at contact@teamblackline.com.
Hardy Butler
Principal
hardy.butler@teamblackline.com
Hardy provides clients with assistance in all aspects of their financial decision-making, management of cash flow, business development, and long-term planning and execution. Hardy holds a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, with a second major in Mathematics, from Duke University and an MBA, with a concentration in Finance, from the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.
John supports clients with general business needs, including business "infrastructure" reviews, corporate record keeping and maintenance, core contract management and compliance, corporate strategy and execution, and long-term planning. John holds a B.S. degree in Physics, with a second major in English, from Georgetown University and earned his J.D. from the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Law.