Senior Tax Analyst

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Job Summary

Job Summary

Palo Alto Networks is looking for a Senior Analyst, State Income Taxes to join the team to support US state and local corporate income tax compliance and provision processes. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in US state income tax compliance and tax laws, as well as practical experience in supporting ASC 740 income tax accounting (state provision).

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end preparation of state income and franchise tax returns and workpapers, extensions, and estimated tax payments
• Support M&A integration by reviewing state income tax returns for the acquired entities and closely monitor final or short-period state filings to ensure full compliance, correct legal entity mapping, and seamless integration into ongoing multi-state consolidated tax profiles.
• Support the quarterly and annual state tax provision process, including calculating state blended tax rates, deferred tax rollforward, and other supporting workpapers.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate changes in state tax legislation (such as apportionment changes, economic nexus laws, and state conformity to federal tax law) and assess their impact on the company.
• Assist with using Gen AI and advanced applications to streamline, automate, and transform state tax compliance and provision workflows.
• Assist with state income tax audits and notices by responding to information document requests (IDRs) and identifying potential state tax risks or notice-related issues to escalate to tax management.
• Support planning initiatives, restructuring, and special projects as needed.

• Minimum 5+ years of related experience.
• Proficiency with Corptax compliance software is required.
• Must be self-directed with strong organizational skills and receptive to working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment in multiple time zones
• Analytical mind-set to approaching problems and strong attention to detail.
• The ability to operate independently and manage multiple projects
• Proficiency in leveraging AI/ML and GenAI to automate ASC 740 and compliance workflows and assessing associated risks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

• Previous Big 4 or large corporate experience is a plus.

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