Sr Tax Analyst

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 Gen AI 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. Please use this form to provide us with information that will help direct your request and find your data in all of our systems