Senior Accountant-Contractor

Senior Accountant - Contractor

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.

• Job Location : Tel Aviv-Yafo, (Hybrid) Israel
• Duration: 9 Months
• Job Title: Senior Accountant (Contractor)

The ideal candidate will have valid work authorization to work within Israel. This position is not eligible for any visa sponsorship.

Your Career

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our accounting team in Israel for a 9 month period. It is a great opportunity for a talented individual who has the desire to join and play a key role in a fast-growing company in a truly international environment.

Your Impact

• Responsible for the month end accounting close process for Israeli entities.
• Prepare and perform balance sheet and P&L analysis.
• Completion of monthly balance sheet and P&L accounts reconciliations.
• Manage Fixed Assets sub-ledger.
• Prepare and review monthly AP accruals.
• Generate and review general ledger journal entries.
• Prepare and maintain local policies and desktop procedures.
• Prepare and perform Internal controls on the ongoing Accounting and AP process.
• Responsible for the statutory monthly reporting (Tax Advances, Vat etc.).
• Coordinate and manage the timely completion of statutory audits and tax returns.

Support M&A activities: Lead and support ad hoc projects as required.

Your Experience

• Qualified accountant/CPA, bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience (post internship), preferably in a global company.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with SAP ECC/S4 system – significant advantage.
• Well versed with MS Office applications and G-suite.
• Experience with Blackline and Ariba software- advantage.
• Strong communicator and a team player.
• Fluent in English (both written and verbal).
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast moving and demanding environment.