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Western Digital Capital

Lead Senior GL Accountant, Corporate Accounting

Western Digital Capital, San Jose, California, United States, 95199


Lead Senior GL Accountant, Corporate Accounting

Full-time

Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position

Salary Range: 100,300.00-142,100.00

Business Function: Accounting

At Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what’s next. To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.

This full-time position is

hybrid based at Western Digital’s offices in San Jose, California .

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced accounting professional looking to take their career to the next level. The ideal candidate will be able to effectively execute in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving business environment and possess the flexibility to thrive at an innovative company. This individual must possess the ability and skills to successfully interact with both a geographically and culturally diverse set of financial team members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries and account analysis for various US general ledger accounts

Prepare account reconciliations on a monthly basis and ensure outstanding reconciling items are cleared on a timely basis

Prepare the monthly Balance Sheet fluctuation analysis

Prepare and present monthly reporting schedules to management, providing commentary and noting fluctuation changes from prior periods

Support cross-functional teams including revenue, tax, finance, and cost accounting with journal entry posting and account analysis

Perform ad hoc technical accounting research and evaluation of non-recurring accounting transactions

Oversee global account reconciliation process and conduct periodic quality reviews of account reconciliations

Review journal entries and various account reconciliations to facilitate the month end closing process

Conduct periodic global accounting team trainings around best practices for reconciliations and other key accounting topics

Design, implement, and maintain effective accounting processes, policies, and internal controls

Identify automation opportunities while proactively engaging and collaborating with accounting transformation team members

Perform other related duties or ad hoc projects

Assist in audit activities with internal and external auditors

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and an active CPA license

5+ years of demonstrated success in accounting roles of increasing responsibility

Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC Regulations and understanding of SOX 404(b) compliance

Experience working with global financial systems, preferably Oracle and SAP

Demonstrated experience with process and system automation

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and a good team player

Excellent written and oral communications skills

Passion in managing implementation of technology and executing process improvements

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above.

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Compensation & Benefits Details

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan.

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