Senior Accountant

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 believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Description

Your Career

Palo Alto Networks is looking for a Sr. Accounts Receivable Accountant to help drive external and internal customer service quality and accounts receivable process efficiencies through the Company’s continued high pace of growth with a specific focus on supporting mergers and acquisitions activities. This person will perform receivable tasks while collaborating with key stakeholders, support projects, and participate in process improvements in a challenging environment.

This is an in office role in our Plano, TX office 3 days/week.

Your Impact

• Oversee monthly accounts receivable close procedures, including journal entries, GL reconciliations, transaction uploads to SAP, and close presentations.
• Perform M&A pre/post-acquisition accounting activities including billing, collections, reconciliations.
• Support the integration of acquired companies' accounts receivable processes and systems, as needed.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and flux analysis for month-end close.
• 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.
• Perform accounts receivable analytics and trends to support monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Support external and internal audit deliverables. Ensure compliance with key controls.
• 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.

Qualifications

Your Experience

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related experience (preferably in a high-tech company).
• M&A experience with an understanding of pre- and post-acquisition accounting treatment.
• Proficiency in SAP ERP is essential.
• Experience with Blackline, GetPaid, and Salesforce is a plus.
• Ability to perform at elevated 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.

Additional Information

The Team

The Global Accounting Team ensures our processes align with regulatory standards while supporting operational efficiency. By partnering closely with legal, finance, IT, and business teams, we safeguard the company’s compliance and financial health. Our team's expertise drives operational excellence and sustainable growth for the organization.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $90000- $145000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here. 

• 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.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.