Sr Technical Revenue Accountant

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

You have a passion for numbers; our organization has a real passion for cybersecurity. You’re looking for a career with a more fulfilling mission. We have open positions to top talent seeking a financial challenge. Our Finance department deals with numbers daily, supporting infrastructure, dealing in automation, and building elegant models and solutions to empower our business lines and solutions. If you’re seeking a financial challenge but with a worldwide impact, this is it.

Become a member of the Technical Revenue team at Palo Alto Networks! We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Revenue Senior Accountant who is excited to join a high growth Company. The ideal candidate must possess strong critical thinking and communication skills. This person will partner closely with our cross-functional teams to structure and negotiate contractual terms, perform revenue close accounting activities, as well as work with key stakeholders, lead projects, develop new processes and improve on the month-end close process. The position requires a hands-on person who is flexible, solutions-oriented and works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales, Legal, FP&A, and Sales Operations on non-standard contract review to determine revenue impact and provide recommendations to maximize revenue

• Support monthly closing activities including, but not limited to, reviewing non-routine revenue transactions, performing accounting assessments, preparing accurate journal entries, and documenting revenue conclusions

• Monitor revenue inbox to respond timely and appropriately to business requests

• Research, resolve and operationalize complex and non-routine revenue accounting transactions

• Identify actionable insights and suggest recommendations to address issues and improve accounting processes/efficiencies

• Participate in and/or lead projects and initiatives with cross functional impacts

• Ensure compliance with SOX 404 key controls

• Assist with external audits and special projects as needed

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years of revenue related work experience 

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university or equivalent training, education, and experience in Finance, Accounting or similar field or equivalent military experience required

• Experienced in writing complex technical revenue accounting position papers

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint) and Google Sheet

• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and execute in a fast-paced environment with attention to details

• Team player and effective communicator with all levels of management and cross functional organizations

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Public Accounting experience with regards to Revenue (ASC 606) preferred

• CPA or equivalent a plus

• SAP, SFDC, Big Query and accounting operations experience a plus

• Familiarity with generative AI tools to enhance daily productivity and workflow efficiency a plus