Lead Senior GL Accountant, Corporate Accounting

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

This full-time position is hybrid based at Western Digital’s offices in Milpitas, 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

Qualifications

• 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 th