Sr Tax 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

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 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 a 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 proactively communicate relevant updates and their impact to the team.
• Assist with leveraging technology applications to streamline and automate tax
• compliance and provision workflows. Collaborate with internal teams to identify
• and review potential tax risks or notice-related issues, escalating them to tax
• management as needed. Proactively collaborate and exchange information with
• other teams to accomplish shared objectives on ad-hoc projects.

• Qualifications (Additional Job Description)

• Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related
• field. Minimum of 5 years of related experience in US federal corporate income
• tax and ASC 740 income tax accounting. Proficiency with Corptax compliance

software. Proficiency with Onesource Tax Provision (OTP) software. Excellent

oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex

information clearly. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in a Big 4

accounting firm. CPA or Master's in Taxation. Proficiency with Alteryx and SAP.

Experience leveraging AI/ML and GenAI to automate tax workflows.

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, 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

accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com .

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.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not

sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.