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Senior Accountant

Corporate Consolidations, Systems and Reporting

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Western Digital

Western Digital

10,001+ employees

Provides data storage solutions and services

Data & Analytics
Hardware
Enterprise Software

Mid, Senior

San Jose, CA, USA

Category
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Accounting
Required Skills
SAP Products
Oracle
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar degree
  • 4+ years of relevant experience including familiarity with areas of general accounting, intercompany transactions, account reconciliations, multi-currency consolidations, and financial reporting.
  • Public accounting / audit experience with a CPA license preferred.
  • Experience with SAP and Oracle systems preferred.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy is a must.
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Self-motivated with effective communication skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
  • Desire to work collaboratively within and across teams (including internationally), and with internal/external auditors.
  • Willingness to tackle and troubleshoot problems in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare journal entries and account analyses for external general ledger accounting.
  • Prepare journal entries and account analyses for internal legal entity restructuring efforts.
  • Assist in chart of accounts governance and maintenance.
  • Engage in consolidation activities as part of monthly close, including foreign currency remeasurement and translation and cost allocations.
  • Support cross-functional teams including revenue, tax and cost accounting with journal entry posting and account analysis.
  • Prepare and perform general account reconciliations and analysis for assigned accounts, including internal equity.
  • Prepare the monthly Balance Sheet fluctuation analysis.
  • Prepare monthly reporting schedules to executives, providing commentary and noting fluctuation changes from prior periods.
  • Participate in business transformation projects to streamline and drive financial close process improvements.
  • Support the Sarbanes-Oxley documentation for key balance sheet and income statement accounts and relevant control activities.
  • Assist in the preparation of quarterly SEC financial reporting, including cash flow statements, footnotes, and disclosures. Proactively identify issues and assist in optimizing systems, upgrades, and automation of accounting processes.
  • Assist with quarterly reviews and annual audits conducted by external auditors.
  • Preparation of ad-hoc analysis and special projects, as requested.
  • Assist with quarterly, interim, and year-end audits.

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 instance, 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 not only sells storage devices but also provides support and maintenance services, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty. The goal of Western Digital is to be a trusted partner for businesses by delivering high-value storage solutions that meet their diverse data management needs.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$927.9M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Western Digital's continuous product innovation, such as the 8TB WD Black SN850X SSD, positions it as a leader in high-performance storage solutions.
  • The company's expansion into new markets, including a $500,000 investment in new space in San Jose, indicates robust growth and development opportunities.
  • Strategic investments from firms like Los Angeles Capital Management LLC reflect strong market confidence and financial stability.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive data storage market requires Western Digital to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • The company's broad product portfolio may lead to challenges in maintaining quality and consistency across all offerings.

What makes Western Digital unique

  • Western Digital's extensive product portfolio, including NAS, SAN, and hyper-converged infrastructure, caters to a wide range of clients from Fortune 500 companies to SMEs, unlike competitors who may focus on niche markets.
  • The company's focus on high-value storage solutions like the JetStor brand and all-flash arrays optimized for maximum I/O applications sets it apart in the data storage market.
  • Western Digital's commitment to innovation is evident in its recent launch of the world's largest 2TB 3D QLC flash memory chip, showcasing its technological leadership.

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