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 - Please see related compensation & benefits details below 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. This position will be involved in the month end close process, including preparation and review of various financial reports, reconciliations and assist in ad hoc technical accounting projects as needed. This role will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with established internal controls. In this role, you will partner with other business functions on projects, lead corporate initiatives towards process improvement and support transformational projects to achieve best in class results. 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, including having a thorough understanding of associated legal documents, documentation of accounting conclusions, as needed, and understanding proposed journal entries for posting in the GL Oversee global account reconciliation process and conduct periodic quality reviews of account reconciliations Reviews 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 to build various scalable and transformational processes as well as to support new business initiatives 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, preferably a mix of both public accounting and corporate accounting roles within a publicly traded company 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 to solve problems and work with colleagues globally Must have the ability to execute multiple tasks, while remaining detail oriented with high commitment to quality, and able to adhere to strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment Previous experience managing a team with a commitment to creating an environment that fosters career growth and development for the team Skills: Excellent written and oral communications skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships across the organization 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, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be
03/05/2025 , although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. Compensation & Benefits Details An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education; qualifications; certifications; experience; skills; ability; knowledge of the job; performance; contribution; results; geographic location; shift; internal and external equity; and business and organizational needs. The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
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Full-time Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below 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. This position will be involved in the month end close process, including preparation and review of various financial reports, reconciliations and assist in ad hoc technical accounting projects as needed. This role will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with established internal controls. In this role, you will partner with other business functions on projects, lead corporate initiatives towards process improvement and support transformational projects to achieve best in class results. 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, including having a thorough understanding of associated legal documents, documentation of accounting conclusions, as needed, and understanding proposed journal entries for posting in the GL Oversee global account reconciliation process and conduct periodic quality reviews of account reconciliations Reviews 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 to build various scalable and transformational processes as well as to support new business initiatives 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, preferably a mix of both public accounting and corporate accounting roles within a publicly traded company 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 to solve problems and work with colleagues globally Must have the ability to execute multiple tasks, while remaining detail oriented with high commitment to quality, and able to adhere to strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment Previous experience managing a team with a commitment to creating an environment that fosters career growth and development for the team Skills: Excellent written and oral communications skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships across the organization 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, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be
03/05/2025 , although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. Compensation & Benefits Details An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education; qualifications; certifications; experience; skills; ability; knowledge of the job; performance; contribution; results; geographic location; shift; internal and external equity; and business and organizational needs. The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
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