Role Description

This role is a contract assignment at Palo Alto Networks. Contractors will not be employed by Palo Alto Networks but through our trusted staffing partners.  

Palo Alto Networks is looking for an Accounts Receivable Analyst - Contractor to work with the Finance team and is a great opportunity for a talented individual who has the desire to associate with a fast-growing company in a truly international environment.

• Location - Plano, TX (Hybrid - Working from office 3X a week)
• Duration -  12 months 

Your Impact

• Resolve invoice disputes and other billing inquiries from customers
• Data analysis, performance analysis, and support as well as continuous improvement of reporting management processes, with a particular focus on data quality and accuracy
• Identify and collaborate on solutions for accounts receivable process deficiencies
• Review customer contracts for billing terms
• Monitor non-standard billings and ensure proper invoicing
• Compile work details from various systems as required for professional services
• Identify and collaborate with cross-functional business partners and third parties to implement best practices, automation and continuous process improvements
• Partner cross-functionally with Credit and Collections, Operations, Sales, Tax and IT departments to resolve accounts receivable matters
• Participate in the worldwide accounts receivable close, including preparation of monthly journal entries, reconciliations and SOX controls
• Perform user acceptance testing of new system implementations and management dashboard as required
• Ensure compliance with SOX 404 key controls
• Assist with ad hoc reporting, analysis, and special projects

Your Experience

• 3 - 5 years of experience with SAP ERP, Concur, Clarizen, Salesforce; accounting and GL knowledge and experience are also a plus
• Perform at high levels in a fast-paced ever-changing work environment
• Excellent customer service, proactive, and strong work ethic
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of management and cross functional organizations
• Works well autonomously with the ability to manage priorities and execute under pressure
• Strong problem-solving skills, research and resolution skills, and data analysis 
• Solid organizational skills with attention to detail 
• High proficiency in Google applications, Microsoft Office with intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Information about Palo Alto Networks

At Palo Alto Networks®, everything starts and ends with our mission:
Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
We have the vision of a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. These aren’t easy goals to accomplish — but we’re not here for easy. We’re here for better. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.