Senior Accountant
About the role
Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.
Who We Are In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us! 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 Summary Become a key member of the Corporate Accounting organization at Palo Alto Networks! We are seeking a highly motivated, hands-on, and collaborative Senior Accountant to help drive financial accounting quality and efficiency in a high-growth environment. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting, you will be responsible for a variety of financial close and reporting activities. You have a passion for numbers; our organization has a passion for cybersecurity. If you are looking for a career with a fulfilling mission and seek a financial challenge with a worldwide impact, this role is for you. You will work cross-functionally to understand business transactions, ensure proper accounting, support infrastructure, and build elegant solutions to empower our business lines. Your Impact Perform monthly close activities, including preparing and recording journal entries and monthly balance sheet account reconciliations Ensure accuracy and adherence to US GAAP and company policies for all assigned accounting areas and monthly close activities Perform accounting, analysis, and reporting for designated operational areas, including leases,