Senior Tax Analyst (SALT)

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is seeking a Senior Analyst, State Income Taxes to support US state income tax compliance and ASC 740 accounting. The role requires deep SALT knowledge and hands-on experience with state tax provision processes, apportionment rules, and tax software.

The candidate will engage in tax planning, audits, and cross‑functional collaboration across time zones, leveraging AI tools to automate workflows and improve accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience focusing on US state and local income taxes (SALT).
• Deep knowledge of state and local tax laws, multi-state apportionment methodologies, combined/unitary filing positions, and ASC 740 state tax accounting principles.
• Proficiency with Corptax compliance software and Onesource Tax Provision (OTP) software is required.
• Proficiency in leveraging AI/ML and GenAI to automate ASC 740 and compliance workflows, assessing associated risks.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review state and local corporate income/franchise tax returns, extensions, and estimated tax payments using corporate compliance software.
• Support the quarterly and annual US GAAP state tax provision process, including calculating state effective tax rates (ETR), state valuation allowances, deferred taxes, and preparing supporting workpapers.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate changes in state tax legislation and assess their impact on the company.
• Assist with the use of technology and advanced applications to help streamline, automate, and transform state tax compliance and provision workflows.
• Assist with state tax audits, responding to information document requests (IDRs), and identifying potential state tax risks or notice-related issues to elevate to tax management.
• Support state planning initiatives, restructuring, and special projects as needed.

Skills

SALT expertise

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Deadline management

Independence across time zones

Tools

Corptax

Onesource Tax Provision

Alteryx

SAP

Job description

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 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

• Prepare and review state and local corporate income/franchise tax returns, extensions, and estimated tax payments using corporate compliance software.
• Support the quarterly and annual US GAAP state tax provision process, including calculating state effective tax rates (ETR), state valuation allowances, deferred taxes, and preparing 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 the use of technology and advanced applications to help streamline, automate, and transform state tax compliance and provision workflows.
• Assist with state tax audits, responding to information document requests (IDRs), and identifying potential state tax risks or notice‑related issues to elevate to tax management.
• Support state planning initiatives, restructuring, and special projects as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of related experience focusing on US state and local income taxes (SALT).
• Deep knowledge of state and local tax laws, multi‑state apportionment methodologies, combined/unitary filing positions, and ASC 740 state tax accounting principles.
• Proficient with Corptax compliance software and Onesource Tax Provision (OTP) software is required.
• Proficiency in leveraging AI/ML and GenAI to automate ASC 740 and compliance workflows, assessing associated risks.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to operate independently, manage multiple state deadlines, and thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment across multiple time zones.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to distill complex state tax laws into actionable internal insights.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Big 4 or large corporate experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with Alteryx and SAP is a major plus for data manipulation and workflow automation.

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 [e-mail].

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.