General Ledger Senior Accountant (Bengaluru)

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Okta is The World's Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.

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Position Description

We are in search of a top tier GL Senior Accountant who is highly motivated to learn and grow within a fast-paced organization. This role will be responsible for supporting the month-end close process, SOX compliance control execution and quarterly / annual audit process, as well as identifying and driving project-based work to provide process efficiencies for the general ledger team. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, communicative, self-motivated team player with a solid working knowledge of US GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal controls. Additionally, this individual thrives on process improvement and enjoys working in a challenging, collaborative environment to support our continued growth and success. This role will be required to work US (Pacific Time) hours during month end close.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform various GL month-end close activities, including preparation and review of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations such as T&E Expense, Intercompany, Prepaids, Fixed Assets and Expense Accruals
• Prepare Balance Sheet and P&L fluctuation analyses and ability to dive into the details to further investigate any variances
• Assist in preparing internal and external financial reporting schedules
• Evaluate process and system infrastructure, along with identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities
• Maintain and enhance the internal controls over accounting processes and systems
• Provide a high level of customer service with finance and non-finance business partners by providing timely responses, financial insights and relevant reporting
• Support the quarterly reviews and annual audit requests and inquiries from our external auditors
• Ad hoc accounting projects and requests, as needed

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

What you can look forward to as a Full-Time Okta employee!

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Skills Required

sec regulations, Us Gaap, Netsuite