Full-Time

Accountant-System Specialist

Posted on 6/24/2024

Western Digital

Western Digital

10,001+ employees

Provides data storage solutions and services

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

San Jose, CA, USA

Category
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Management Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
SAP Products
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • Support the global revenue operations team
  • Partner with other business functions on projects
  • Lead corporate initiatives towards process improvement
  • Support transformational projects to achieve best in class results
  • Work closely with Revenue Accounting and Reporting teams, Rebates and Claims teams and IT teams
  • Enhance accounting processes to be more efficient and effective

Western Digital provides a variety of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure. Their products are designed to help businesses manage and store data efficiently and reliably. For example, their all-flash arrays are optimized for high input/output applications, while the JetStor brand offers cost-effective NAS and SAN arrays that support multiple host ports for improved performance. What sets Western Digital apart from its competitors is its extensive experience in the data storage market and its ability to cater to a wide range of clients, from large corporations to small businesses. The company's goal is to deliver high-value storage solutions that meet the diverse needs of its customers, ensuring they have the tools necessary for effective data management.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$927.9M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for high-capacity storage driven by AI and data-intensive applications.
  • Recent product launches cater to the expanding gaming and content creation markets.
  • Advancements in ePMR technology enhance Western Digital's competitive edge in HDDs.

What critics are saying

  • Seagate's HAMR technology may outperform Western Digital's ePMR in high-capacity HDDs.
  • Toshiba's HAMR and MAMR technologies intensify competition in the storage market.
  • Focus on consumer products may neglect enterprise client needs, risking market share.

What makes Western Digital unique

  • Western Digital leads in high-capacity HDDs with 32TB UltraSMR and ePMR technology.
  • The company offers diverse storage solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud.
  • Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands target creators and gamers effectively.

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Benefits

Paid sick leave & vacation time

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life, accident, & disability insurance

Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan

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