Full-Time

Senior Payroll Accountant

Corporate Accounting

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Western Digital

Western Digital

10,001+ employees

Provides data storage solutions and services

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Milpitas, CA, USA

This is a hybrid position based at Western Digital’s offices in Milpitas, California.

Category
Payroll Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
SAP Products
Oracle
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 5+ years of payroll and general ledger accounting experience, preferably in a global publicly-traded company
  • Proficiency in federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations
  • Working knowledge of US GAAP and proficiency with Sarbanes-Oxley internal control compliance
  • Experience working with global financial systems, preferably Oracle and SAP
  • Thorough understanding of payroll systems, preferably Ceridian and ADP
  • Extensive knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel and PowerBI
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and a good team player to solve problems and work with colleagues globally
  • Must have the ability to execute multiple tasks, while remaining detail oriented with high commitment to quality, and able to adhere to strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships across the organization
  • Passion in managing implementation of technology and executing process improvements
Responsibilities
  • Perform all US payroll and payroll tax journal entries, including accounting for areas such as 401(k), deferred compensation, medical benefits, bonuses, and ESPP
  • Prepare payroll & related account reconciliations on a monthly basis and ensure outstanding reconciling items are cleared on a timely basis
  • Partner with other functions, such as human resources, stock plan administration, benefits, and provide guidance regarding payroll accounting matters
  • Support new business or benefit plan initiatives and implement relevant new processes
  • Support accounting team in month-end / quarter-end close process
  • Prepare month-end payroll close presentation and related reporting activities
  • Prepare and establish formal monthly and quarterly fluctuation analysis for compensation accounts
  • Develop, enhance or maintain an effective internal control environment in various aspects of payroll accounting
  • General understanding of terms related to payroll including garnishments, benefits, leave of absence, 401k, FSA and taxes
  • Be proactive in providing recommendations regarding process improvements, improved productivity, service quality, increased internal controls and cost saving measures; and implement such approved measures
  • Perform other related duties or ad hoc projects
  • Work with external auditors during quarterly, interim and annual 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 example, their all-flash arrays are optimized for high input/output applications, making them suitable for environments that require fast data processing. Western Digital stands out from competitors by offering a diverse range of products that cater to both large enterprises and smaller businesses, ensuring that they can meet the needs of various clients. The company's goal is to be a trusted partner in the data storage industry by delivering high-value solutions that enhance data management for businesses of all sizes.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$927.9M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • High demand for storage driven by AI and data-intensive applications.
  • Growing gaming industry boosts demand for advanced storage solutions.
  • Potential high returns on Western Digital stocks in 2024.

What critics are saying

  • Seagate's HAMR technology may surpass Western Digital's ePMR in efficiency.
  • Market saturation in high-capacity HDDs due to competition from Toshiba.
  • Rapid tech advancements could render Western Digital's products obsolete.

What makes Western Digital unique

  • Western Digital leads with 32TB HDDs using ePMR technology.
  • The company offers diverse storage solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud.
  • Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands cater to gamers and professionals.

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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