Description
We are seeking a Payroll Accountant to join our Compensation GL team. As a Payroll Accountant, you will be responsible for the timely and accurate recording of compensation and benefits-related activities of the company.
Responsibilities:
- Perform various GL month-end close activities for the Okta International entities, including preparation of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
- Support monthly and semi-monthly payroll cycles with the recording of needed journal entries
- Prepare journal entries for cash accounts and perform reconciliation on a regular basis
- Responsible for the preparation of the vacation accruals for the Okta International Entities
- Prepare month-end closing journal entries, including resolving discrepancies and ensuring entries are in accordance 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 with finance and non-finance business partners
- Maintain strong and productive relationships with People team, including Benefits, Operations, Finance, Stock Admin, Legal and other internal stakeholders
- Support the quarterly reviews and annual audit requests and inquiries from our external auditors
- Ad hoc accounting projects and requests, as needed
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree, with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance
- 2-4 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
- Knowledge of deferred commissions and stock-based compensation would be beneficial
- 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