Senior Revenue Accountant

Company Description

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.

When you join Western Digital, you join a legacy more than 50 years in the making. Across our Western Digital®, SanDisk®, SanDisk® Professional, WD® and WD_BLACK™ brands, we have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market—and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.

From energizing 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.

Here’s how you can help.

Job Description

We are committed to building world-class center of excellence with positive, enthusiastic, energetic, and supportive team members. We embrace Western Digital core values which are Think big, Make it happen and Do it together. We are process oriented and work diligently towards targets. 

We are looking for a talent who commits to contribute his/her talent to the team and develop his/her career together with Western Digital. The role is encouraged to evolve rapidly through experience of a fast-paced multinational environment, dynamic business initiatives and continuous process improvement & automation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Revenue Accounting Manager, this position will be the focal contact person with the business analysis group for revenue recognition processes. This individual is responsible for certain key contra-revenue reserve and reporting, to make sure current processes are compliant with SOX control. The individual will also work closely with internal stakeholders for system integration and automation projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with Pricing team to ensure proper Reserves Programs are set up in the system;
• Calculate and analyze monthly Customer Incentive Offering for revenue reserve requirements for all Western Digital revenue entities, and prepare journal entries to record reserve adjustments as appropriate;
• Perform sales confirmation process at quarter end;
• Reconcile contra-revenue related accounts;
• Assist SOX Documentation Update and internal / external audits for Revenue function;
• Assist Revenue Accounting Manager and Sr Accounting Manager with ad hoc tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required :

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration with 6 or more years of relevant experience in revenue accounting role.
• The ideal individual must have proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment.
• Experience with revenue transactions with distributor and OEM customers within the semiconductor industry a plus

Preferred :

• Proficient in Business Intelligence preferred; experience in Oracle Cloud environments a plus
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and revenue recognition fundamentals
• An excellent written and verbal communication skill in English is a must. 
• Self-motivated and self-directed, however, must have demonstrated ability to work well with people as a team member. 
• Strong ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems, as well to multi-task and meet deadlines. 
• Outstanding performer and obtain recognition in current jobs.

Skills :

• Familiar with Oracle Cloud or similar ERP system.
• Advanced Excel skills and analytics aptitude required

Additional Information

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.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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