GL 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 GL Accountant to manage and maintain the prepaid expenses accounting process with accuracy and compliance. This role will be responsible for ensuring proper amortization, reconciliation, and reporting of prepaid expenses while working closely with cross-functional teams to drive efficiencies and process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Your Impact

• Track and maintain prepaid expenses, ensuring proper amortization and expense recognition in accordance with US GAAP.
• Prepare journal entries for prepaid transactions and ensure accurate postings to the general ledger.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of prepaid accounts in Blackline and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Procurement, and Accounts Payable teams to ensure correct classification of prepaid expenses.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including variance analysis and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls and company accounting policies.
• Assist in preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of prepaid expense accounting.

Your Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in prepaid accounting, general ledger accounting, or financial reporting in a large US MNC.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial controls.
• Experience in SAP (or other large ERP systems) is a plus.
• Proficiency with Blackline or other reconciliation tools is preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills with experience in financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with a proactive mindset.

The Team

Join a globally recognized cybersecurity leader and thrive in a dynamic, innovative environment that promotes growth and creativity. Enhance financial accounting quality and efficiency while ensuring strong internal controls, supporting the company's rapid expansion.

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  [email protected].

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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• 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
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