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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 Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart of business security and growth. At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences. Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.

Okta is searching for a Senior Analyst, Tax Compliance and Reporting to join Okta’s Global Tax Compliance and Reporting Team. The ideal candidate is a process-oriented team builder with technical knowledge of ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes and fundamental income tax concepts. We’re looking for someone who thinks outside of the box and has strong project management skills because our high-performing culture is based on autonomy and responsibility. 

The role is hybrid based with offices in San Francisco, CA and Bellevue, WA.  

Job duties and responsibilities may include assisting with the following:

• Preparation process for the company’s quarterly and annual income tax accrual under ASC 740 with the assistance of our external tax advisors
• Income tax related disclosures in our 10K, 10Q, and non-GAAP reporting
• Federal, state, and international income tax return compliance process
• Managing the relationship with our external auditors 
• Review or prepare tax workpapers
• Automate and streamline our tax reporting and compliance processes
• Cash tax and income tax expense forecasting process
• SOX compliance through documentation and timely performance of controls
• Tax modeling and other special projects 
• Diligence and tax accounting related to acquisitions and other corporate reorganizations
• Resolving tax controversy matters

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of combined public accounting and/or industry experience in tax
• CPA license (or equivalent license)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting
• Strong understanding of accounting for income taxes under ASC 740, including experience with tax rate forecasting/modeling, maintaining inventory of deferreds, valuation allowance analysis, FIN 48, and tax footnote disclosures.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and international income tax concepts 
• Proficient with Google workspace (Gmail, Sheets, Docs) and Microsoft Tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred:

• Master’s in Taxation 
• Public company and Tech/SaaS experience
• Big 4 accounting firm experience
• OneSource Tax Provision and OneSource Income Tax experience

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Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California, Colorado, New York and Washington. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/us.   

The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, New York, and Washington is between:$123,000—$185,000 USD The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between: $138,000—$206,000 USD

What you can look forward to as an Okta employee!

• Amazing Benefits
• Making Social Impact
• Fostering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at Okta 

Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live. Find your place at Okta today! https://www.okta.com/company/careers/.

Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please use this Form to request an accommodation.

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