Job Openings XTN-66F5856 | REVENUE ACCOUNTANT

About the job XTN-66F5856 | REVENUE ACCOUNTANT

Company Description: Okta is the leading independent provider of identity for the enterprise. The Okta Identity Cloud enables organizations to securely connect the right people to the right technologies at the right time. With over 6,500 pre-built integrations to applications and infrastructure providers, Okta customers can easily and securely use the best technologies for their business. Over 7,950 organizations, including 20th Century Fox, JetBlue, Nordstrom, Slack, Teach for America and Twilio, trust Okta to help protect the identities of their workforces and customers.
 
Position Description: Okta is seeking a strong Revenue Accountant who can multi-task and work independently in a global, fast-paced dynamic environment. This role will be focused on revenue-related transaction processing and related revenue recognition analysis.  Attention to detail and strong analytical skills are essential along with the flexibility and ability to self-prioritize tasks in order to meet our key accounting month/quarter-end close deadlines.  This person has a team-oriented work ethic, strong interpersonal skills and can communicate cross-functionally across various groups. This person will be a strong collaborator working alongside the technical revenue accounting team. This role reports to the Revenue Accounting Manager.
 
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
 
  • Support operationalization of processing contracts under ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers
  • Prepare revenue checklists on sales arrangements as needed to ensure proper revenue recognition in accordance with company policy and revenue recognition accounting standards
  • Review contracts to identify and summarize provisions which have an impact on revenue recognition
  • Perform revenue month-end close activities: data validations, report reconciliations and other requests as needed
  • Research accounting guidance and document Company’s position on various revenue transactions
  • Prepare support for the monthly close package and internal/external audit as requested
  • Partner with cross-functional groups across the business (Order Management, Billing and Collections) to review and address various inquiries/issues related to revenue operations
  • Ad hoc requests as needed
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
 
  • BA/BS in Accounting or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum 2-4 years of accounting experience in the technology industry preferred
  • Working knowledge of ASC 606 preferred
  • Ability to work within a team or take the initiative independently and perform as a self-starter
  • Detail-oriented with good analytical skills
  • Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills
  • Solid command of the English language
  • Experience with the accounting month-end close cycle
  • Intermediate Excel skills
  • Working knowledge and experience with NetSuite, Salesforce CPQ and RevPro preferred