Palo Alto Networks
Senior Accountant
$90K–$145K
Office - USA - TX · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jun 17, 2026
- Experience
- 5 years with a bachelor’s degree, or 3 years with a Master's degree.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or a Master's degree.
- Visa sponsorship
- No immigration sponsorship; applicants for work visas will not be sponsored.
About the job
Performs corporate accounting close, reporting, analysis, and control activities while supporting cross-functional initiatives and process improvements.
What you'll do
- Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly close activities; ensure compliance with US GAAP and company policies.
- Perform accounting and reporting for operational areas, including leases, compensation, and benefits; prepare financial reports and analysis.
- Support SOX 404 controls, audits, accounting projects, and process improvements to improve close efficiency.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 5 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience.
- Solid foundation in technical accounting (US GAAP) relevant to a large technology company.
- Familiarity with month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite.
Nice to have
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification; mix of previous Big 4 accounting experience and operational experience.
- Experience with lease accounting (ASC 842), compensation accounting, SAP or other large ERP systems; eagerness to leverage AI and automation.
Pay
$90,000.00 - $145,000.00/yr (USD, base salary)
Tools
US GAAP, Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, ASC 842, SAP
AI focus
Preferred: leverage AI and automation to enhance financial analysis and process efficiency.
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