Senior AP Analyst

Your Career

Palo Alto Networks is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Accounts Payable Analyst to take a lead role in the end-to-end AP process within our fast-paced and globally expanding organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to bring their expertise to an high-impact role.

The ideal candidate is proactive, hands-on and able to navigate complex tasks with a strong sense of ownership and attention to detail. As a key member of the finance team, you will play a critical role in streamlining AP operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance and mentoring junior team members.

Your Impact

• Manage the full-cycle AP process including invoice processing, payment runs, and vendor account reconciliations

• Review and process high-volume invoices while ensuring compliance with company policies and tax regulations

• Resolve complex vendor issues and discrepancies, escalating where
  necessary

• Collaborate with procurement and other business units to ensure proper invoice approvals and coding

• Monitor aging reports and ensure timely payments while optimizing cash flow

• Manage payment runs in alignment with vendor terms, ensuring accuracy and proper approvals

• Reconcile payment batches and resolve exceptions related to failed or returned payments

• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation

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  Prepare weekly/monthly MIS reports, dashboards for tracking KPIs and SLAs

• Develop, implement, and maintain AP process improvements and automation initiatives

• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities related to AP

• Collaborate with AP and Finance teams across global regions to align on best practices and support process standardization and harmonization

• Supervise and support AP team members by providing guidance, training, and mentoring

   

Your Experience 

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Proven experience of 7+ years in AP process with at least 1–2 years in a senior or lead role
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and procedures
• Candidate must know one of these languages (Mandarin or Japanese)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software - SAP and Ariba
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

The Team

You will be joining a dedicated and supportive AP team that thrives in a collaborative environment where attention to detail and clear communication are essential. As a valued team member, you will benefit from ongoing support from senior colleagues and have access to continuous learning opportunities enabling you to further develop your skills and advance your career within the organization.

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.

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