Senior Accounts Receivable Accountant @ Palo Alto Networks

Your Career

Palo Alto Networks is looking for a Sr Accounts Receivable Analyst to help drive external and internal customer service quality and accounts receivable process efficiencies through the Companys continued high pace of growth. This person will perform accounts
receivable tasks while working with key stakeholders, support projects, and participate in process improvements in a fast-paced
environment.

Your Impact

• Oversee monthly accounts receivable close procedures, including journal entries, GL reconciliations, transaction uploads to SAP, and close presentations
• Conduct data analysis, support, and continuously improve reporting management processes, emphasizing data quality and accuracy
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and flux analysis for month-end close
• Perform accounts receivable analytics and trends to support monthly and quarterly reporting
• Ensure compliance with SOX 404 key controls
• Support external and internal audit deliverables
• 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
• 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

Your Experience

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