Staff Accountant, Compensation Job in Bangalore at okta

OKTA is hiring for the position of Staff Accountant, Compensation!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Performing various GL month-end close activities for the Okta Global entities, including preparation of journal entries, comp accruals, intercompany transactions in multi-currencies, and accrued Comp balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supporting monthly and bi-weekly pay cycles with the recording of needed journal entries. 
• Preparing journal entries for cash accounts and performing reconciliation on a regular basis.
• Preparing the vacation accruals for entities as assigned.
• Preparing month-end closing journal entries, including resolving discrepancies and ensuring entries are in accordance with US GAAP, IFRS, FRS, and Local GAAP.
• Preparing P&L and Balance Sheet fluctuation analyses and the ability to dive into details to further investigate key drivers.
• Assisting in implementing new accounting policies, controls, and procedures.
• Ensuring SOX and policy compliance.
• Assisting in preparing internal and external financial reporting schedules.
• Providing a high level of customer service with finance and non-finance business partners.
• Maintaining strong and productive relationships with the People team, including Payroll, Benefits, Operations, Finance, Stock Admin, Legal, and other internal stakeholders.
• Supporting the quarterly reviews and annual audit requests and inquiries from our external auditors.
• Adapting and absorbing other GL-related activities as necessary to accommodate the needs of the team/organization.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance
• 3-5 years of combined public accounting and private industry at a publicly traded company
• Certified Accountant (CA) or CA candidate a plus
• Experience with the operations and related accounting for payroll, cash, bonus, and commissions would be a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• Experience with Google Suite preferred
• Experience with NetSuite preferred, or related accounting software
• Experience using Workday, ADP, SafeGuard or other comparable payroll software a plus
• Knowledge 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 and resolve discrepancies timely 
• 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