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 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.
Job Description
Your Career
Palo Alto Networks is looking for a GL Accountant to support the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of
our cash and bank reconciliation processes. This role will be responsible for managing daily bank
reconciliations, ensuring compliance with internal controls, and collaborating with cross-functional
teams to support business operations in a fast-paced environment.
Your Impact
- Perform daily bank reconciliations for multiple entities, ensuring all transactions are recorded in a timely manner and accurately.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies between bank statements and general ledger records.
- Collaborate with Treasury, Accounts Payable, and AR teams to ensure accurate cash accounting.
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP, internal controls, and SOX requirements.
- Assist in month-end and quarter-end closing activities, preparing cash-related journal entries.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all cash transactions and bank activities.
- Support audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and minimize reconciliation discrepancies.
Qualifications
Your Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
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1+ years of experience in cash accounting, bank reconciliation, or general ledger accounting in a large US MNC.
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Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial controls.
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Experience with SAP (or other large ERP systems) is a plus.
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Proficiency with Blackline or other reconciliation tools is preferred.
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Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets.
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Good analytical skills with ability to identify and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining accuracy.
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Team player with excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset.
Additional Information
The Team
We are the global cybersecurity leader, known for always challenging the security status quo.
Our mission is to protect our way of life in the digital age by preventing successful cyberattacks. This has given us the privilege of safely enabling tens of thousands of organizations and their customers. Our pioneering Security Operating Platform emboldens their digital transformation with continuous innovation that seizes the latest breakthroughs in security, automation, and analytics. By delivering a true platform and empowering a growing ecosystem of change-makers like us, we provide highly effective and innovative cybersecurity across clouds, networks, and mobile devices.
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.
Covid-19 Vaccination Information for Palo Alto Networks Jobs
- 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
- If you have questions about the vaccine requirements of this particular position based on your location or job requirements, please inquire with the recruiter.
