Sr. Accountant, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Employer
Western Digital
Location
Milpitas, California
Salary
Competitive
Posted
Oct 21, 2024
Closes
Nov 01, 2024
Ref
2837185443
Focus Area
Records & Reporting
Role Type
Accountant
Role Level
Senior
Work Mode
Hybrid
Employment Type
Full Time
Organization Type
Corporate
Job Description

The SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting function is responsible for all external financial reporting, including SEC periodic Filings, Quarterly earnings releases, 401(k), and investor relations presentations. The role also serves and an internal consulting function to address complex transactions and issues faced by the business. This role will report to the Manager, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting, and assist with:

Preparing financial statements and disclosures for periodic filings with the SEC.

Preparing financial statements and presentations for quarterly earnings releases.

Accounting for company's capital structure (debt and equity).

Monitoring and researching new accounting standards, summarizing and communicating impacts to executives and Audit Committee, and leading process changes where necessary to respond to new requirements.

Analyzing and understanding complex transactions, applying complex accounting standards to those transactions, developing solutions to problems and effectively communicating the results to stakeholders.

Reviewing and monitoring corporate accounting policies and working with various stakeholders to implement changes when necessary to adapt to changes in the business, organization, or accounting standards to ensure that policies remain effective, efficient and compliant with GAAP.

Collaborating effectively with internal clients, including General Accounting, IT, Treasury, Strategic Investments, Legal, Internal Audit, Real Estate Operations.

Managing periodic review and assessments for complex accounting areas including impairment reviews, restructuring, strategic investments, joint ventures, and lease accounting.

Liaising with external auditors and company stakeholder to manage effective and efficient audit execution.