Senior Tax Reporting Analyst

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

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 Description

Job Summary

Palo Alto Networks is looking for a Senior Tax Analyst to join the team to support US federal corporate income tax compliance and provision processes. The ideal candidate will have US federal corporate income tax experience as well as practical experience in supporting ASC 740 income tax accounting for US headquartered organization. This role will report to the Senior Manager, Tax Reporting and Compliance and is a key contributor to US tax operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Federal income tax returns, extensions, and estimated payments using compliance software
• Support the quarterly and annual US GAAP foreign tax provision process (ASC740), including the preparation of calculations and supporting workpapers
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and communicate relevant updates to the team
• Assist with the use of technology applications to help streamline and automate tax compliance and provision workflows
• Help identify potential tax risks or notice-related issues and escalate them to tax management for review
• Assist with ad-hoc projects as needed

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

previous Big 4 experience a plus

Additional Information

The Team

Our Tax department manages all things tax including direct and indirect tax compliance and financial reporting for income taxes. As our business continues to innovate and grow, the tax department continues to team with the business. Our tax department not only deals with compliance, financial statements, and audits, but also we provide advisory to business. Within tax, we seek people who are willing to try new things and evolve as the business grows.

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.

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