AP Analyst

1 Month ago • 2-7 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a highly motivated Accounts Payable Analyst to play a key role in the end-to-end AP process. This role involves processing accounts payable transactions, including invoice review and matching, expense coding, and approval verification. The analyst will reconcile vendor statements, resolve discrepancies, and assist in preparing reports. Collaboration with internal teams, maintaining accurate records, and supporting month-end closing activities are crucial. The role also requires responding to vendor inquiries, understanding SOX, and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
Must have:
  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Proven experience of 2-7 years in AP process
  • Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
Good to have:
  • Candidate must know one of these languages (Mandarin or Japanese)

Job Details

Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Job Description

Your Career

Palo Alto Networks is looking for a highly motivated Accounts Payable Analyst who is interested to play a key role in the end-to-end process of AP. This position will report to the AP Supervisor and is a great opportunity for a talented individual who has the desire to join a fast-growing company in a truly international environment.
This position calls for someone with a pro-active work approach, being flexible and hands-on to perform a broad variety of Accounts Payable activities.

Your Impact

  • Process accounts payable transactions, including reviewing and matching invoices to purchase orders, non-po invoices, ensuring proper coding of expenses, and verifying approval levels
  • Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies or issues in a timely manner
  • Understand and assist with preparing basic reports including accounts payable aging and payment status
  • Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Procurement, GL etc) to address any issues related to payments or invoices
  • Maintain accurate and organized records of all accounts payable transactions
  • Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities, including reconciling accounts and preparing relevant reports
  • Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status or discrepancies
  • Have basic understanding of SOX and support audit processes by providing necessary documentation
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes and streamline operations

Qualifications

Your Experience 

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

  • Proven experience of 2-7 years in AP process

  • Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and procedures

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software - SAP and Ariba

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

  • Candidate must know one of these languages (Mandarin or Japanese)

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Additional Information

The Team

You will be joining a dedicated and supportive AP team operating in a collaborative environment where attention to detail and effective communication are key. You will receive continuous support from senior team members and have opportunities for growth in your role.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at  accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Covid-19 Vaccination Information for Palo Alto Networks Jobs

  • Vaccine requirements and disclosure obligations vary by country.
  • Unless applicable law requires otherwise, you must be vaccinated for COVID or qualify for a reasonable accommodation if:
    • The job requires accessing a company worksite
    • The job requires in-person customer contact and the customer has implemented such requirements
    • You choose to access a Palo Alto Networks worksite
  • If you have questions about the vaccine requirements of this particular position based on your location or job requirements, please inquire with the recruiter.

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Our enterprise security platform detects and prevents known and unknown threats while safely enabling an increasingly complex and rapidly growing number of applications. Come be part of the team that redefined the firewall industry and is now the fastest-growing security company in history. Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, is shaping the cloud-centric future with technology that is transforming the way people and organizations operate. Our mission is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We help address the world's greatest security challenges with continuous innovation that seizes the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, analytics, automation, and orchestration. By delivering an integrated platform and empowering a growing ecosystem of partners, we are at the forefront of protecting tens of thousands of organizations across clouds, networks, and mobile devices. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before.

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