Payroll Accountant

Overview

Okta is hiring a Payroll Accountant to join its Compensation GL team, responsible for accurate recording of compensation and benefits activities and supporting month-end close, SOX compliance and audit processes.

What you'll do

• Perform GL month-end close activities for Okta International entities, including preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support monthly and semi-monthly payroll cycles by recording needed journal entries
• Prepare journal entries for cash accounts and perform regular reconciliations
• Prepare vacation accruals for the Okta International entities
• Prepare month-end closing journal entries, resolving discrepancies and ensuring compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, FRS and Local GAAP
• Prepare P&L and balance sheet fluctuation analyses
• Assist in implementing new accounting policies, controls and procedures
• Ensure SOX and policy compliance
• Assist in preparing internal and external financial reporting schedules
• Provide a high level of customer service to finance and non-finance business partners
• Maintain strong, productive relationships with the People team, including Benefits, Operations, Finance, Stock Admin, Legal and other internal stakeholders
• Support quarterly reviews and annual audit requests and inquiries from external auditors
• Complete ad hoc accounting projects and requests as needed

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance
• 2-4 years of combined public accounting and private industry experience at a publicly traded company
• Experience with the operations and related accounting for payroll, cash, bonus and commissions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of and application of US GAAP, IFRS, FRS, Local GAAP, SEC regulations and SOX/internal controls
• Strong problem solving, analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to identify, follow up on and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong team player who builds positive work relationships across the organization
• Ability to adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing accuracy
• Strong systems knowledge, including the ability to quickly learn new systems

Nice to have

• Certified Accountant (CA) or CA candidate
• Knowledge of deferred commissions and stock-based compensation
• Experience with Google Suite
• Experience with NetSuite or related accounting software
• Experience using Workday, ADP, SafeGuard or other comparable payroll software

Details

• Location: Bengaluru, India
• Work mode: Hybrid
• Reports to the International Compensation Accounting Manager