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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.
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.
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SALES COMMISSION ANALYST

Okta is looking for a highly motivated Sales Commission Analyst, to take a lead role in driving our sales commission plans, calculations, and audit accuracy globally. Reporting to the Commissions Operations Manager, this role will be working cross-functionally with the Sales Org, Sales Ops, Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, Payroll, Legal, and HR teams and will be responsible for commissions and bonus operations including variable compensations calculations, reporting, and analysis. The ideal candidate would be a self-starter who brings with them 4-6 years of Sales variable compensation experience.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Fully understand and administer Okta’s Sales Compensation plans
• Prepare, calculate, and analyze the monthly commissions payout in accordance to Okta’s monthly/quarterly cadence
• Distribute and track completeness of compensation plan sign-off from sales personnel to ensure compliance with company policies
• Support the Accounting team in timely and accurate preparation of monthly accruals and reconciliations for commissions accounting
• Act as Point of Contact for all commissions related questions and provide thorough and timely answers to the sales and sales management teams and maintain regular customer service via ServiceNow tickets
• Effective communicator who can take complex logic and scenarios and describe them simply and clearly to various internal parties
• Document approvals and other support materials for any adjustment that will result in changes to pay and assist in drafting policies and procedures around adjustments
• Develop, maintain, and update tool necessary to sales commissions reporting
• Build documentation to effectively handle all commissions related processes
• Drive process and systems improvements related to commissions process and lead User Acceptance Testing for annual compensation plan changes
• Provide cross-functional support regarding commissions related inquiries and requests
• Maintain, document, and adhere to internal controls to ensure Sox and policy compliance
• Ad Hoc projects and requests, as needed

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

• 1-2 years of high-tech company experience (SaaS/Cloud model preferred) in Finance or accounting experience as commissions administrator
• BS/BA in accounting, finance, economics, or other quantitative fields preferred
• Experience with Xactly or similar compensation tool is highly preferred
• Very strong Microsoft Excel skills and passion for new technologies
• Experience with CRM/HRIS systems like Salesforce and Workday is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A team player with a positive, “can do” attitude
• Ability to work independently and multi-task in a dynamic setting while maintaining accuracy and delivering against deadlines
• Motivated to work cross-functionally in a role which supports multiple business partners
  

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Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California. 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 the San Francisco Bay area is between: $84,000—$126,000 USD