AR Accountant

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.

Your Career

Palo Alto Networks is looking for a Accounts Receivable Analyst to help drive external and internal customer service quality and accounts receivable process efficiencies through the Company’s continued high pace of growth. This person will perform accounts
receivable tasks while working with key stakeholders, support projects, and participate in process improvements in a fast-paced
environment.

Your Impact

• Oversee monthly accounts receivable close procedures, including journal entries, GL reconciliations, transaction uploads to SAP, and close presentations
• Conduct data analysis, support, and continuously improve reporting management processes, emphasizing data quality and accuracy
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and flux analysis for month-end close
• Perform accounts receivable analytics and trends to support monthly and quarterly reporting
• Ensure compliance with SOX 404 key controls
• Support external and internal audit deliverables
• Review order upload templates for SAP order creation to support post-acquisition billings
• Resolve invoice disputes and billing inquiries by thoroughly reviewing customer concerns, promptly addressing issues, and ensuring resolutions that align with company policies and customer expectations
• Collaborate effectively with Credit and Collections, Operations, Sales, Tax, and IT departments to resolve accounts receivable issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional business partners to implement best practices, automation, and continuous process improvements
• Support accounts receivable-related system implementations and perform or review user acceptance testing
• Assist with ad hoc reporting, analysis, and special projects

Your Experience

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of related experience (preferably in a high-tech company) or equivalent military experience required
• Proficiency in SAP ERP is essential
• Experience with Blackline, GetPaid, and Salesforce is a plus
• M&A experience with an understanding of pre and post-acquisition accounting treatment
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment
• Experience with high-tech clients in the Hardware, Software, and/or SaaS sectors is advantageous
• Familiarity with close processes, account reconciliation, and journal entry preparation
• Strong relationship-building skills across multiple functions and the ability to implement new processes
• Ability to work autonomously, manage priorities, and execute under pressure
• Strong problem-solving, research, resolution, and data analysis skills
• High proficiency in Google applications and Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel

The Team

You have a passion for numbers, our organization has a passion for cybersecurity. You’re looking for an opportunity with a more fulfilling mission. We have open positions for top talent seeking a financial challenge. Our department deals with numbers daily, supporting sales, marketing, R&D, supply chain and more, building solutions and providing accurate, insightful financial information to empower our business lines. The ideal candidate has exceptional skills in accounting and analytics and an innovative mindset to approach finance problems differently. Within finance and accounting, we seek people who are looking to try new things, while solving business critical equations. If you’re seeking a financial challenge but with a world-wide impact – this is it.

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.