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Okta is seeking a Senior Revenue Accountant to join its Finance team in Bengaluru. This role focuses on revenue accounting operations, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely recording and reporting of revenue in accordance with US GAAP standards.
You will report to the Revenue Accounting Manager and support day-to-day revenue accounting operations. The position requires working UK/European shift hours (2:00 PM – 11:00 PM IST) with flexibility for Daylight Saving Time adjustments.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting operationalization of ASC 606 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers)
- Partnering with cross-functional teams to analyze and launch new products and Go-To-Market programs, ensuring proper revenue recognition and system implementation
- Performing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for new products and GTM programs
- Supporting revenue month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries and reconciliations
- Preparing support for monthly close packages and internal/external quarterly audit requests
- Reviewing sales contracts to ensure proper revenue recognition per company policy and accounting standards
- Researching accounting guidance and documenting the company's position on various revenue transactions
- Executing ad hoc projects as needed
You will work with Okta's identity and security infrastructure platform, which serves enterprise customers. The role offers exposure to complex software revenue transactions and the opportunity to influence revenue recognition processes at a publicly traded SaaS company.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Accounting
- 5+ years of combined public accounting (e.g., Big 4) and private industry experience at a publicly traded company
- CA or CPA equivalent (preferred)
- Solid working knowledge and application of US GAAP, specifically ASC 606, SEC regulations, and SOX/internal controls
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
- Ability to execute, follow up, and ensure attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Team player with ability to build relationships across the organization
- Ability to adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing accuracy
- Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience leveraging Generative AI (e.g., Google Gemini, Claude) and AI-enabled accounting software to streamline workflows
- Experience with NetSuite, Salesforce CPQ, and Zuora RevPro (preferred)
