Accountant- System Specialist

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

• Reporting to the Director of Revenue Systems and Applications, this individual is an individual contributor role that is the subject matter expert on Revenue related systems/application and processes.
• This role requires a highly motivated and experienced accounting professional with a track record of success in global revenue operations.
• In this role, you will support the global revenue operations team, partner with other business functions on projects, lead corporate initiatives towards process improvement and supporting transformational projects to achieve best in class results.
• This role will include various projects and opportunities to enhance our accounting process to be more efficient and effective.  The person in this position will work closely with Revenue Accounting and Reporting teams, Rebates and Claims teams and IT teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in accounting and revenue roles in high tech or similar industries
• Experience with revenue/contra revenue transactions with distributor and OEM customers within the semiconductor industry a plus
• Advanced Excel skills and analytics aptitude required
• Experience in Model N, SAP and Oracle Cloud environments a plus including prior such systems implementation experience
• Proficient knowledge of US GAAP and revenue recognition fundamentals
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA or MBA preferred
• Must have the ability to execute multiple tasks, be detail oriented, committed to high quality and adhere to strict deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Previous experiences in managing implementation of technology and executing process improvements within the organization

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, 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. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

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. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution