Technical Revenue Recognition Analyst

Job Type (exemption status):
Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
Salary Range:
100,300.00-142,100.00
Business Function:
Accounting
Company Description At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.
At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers.
People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology.
For decades, we've been doing just that.
Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.
We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world.
From energizing the most competitive 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.
Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You'll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms.
And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That's us, too.
We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike.
Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital, G-Technology, SanDisk and WD brands.
Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills.
It's You & Western Digital.
Together, we're the next BIG thing in data.
Review and assess sales contracts, PO terms and conditions and non-standard transactions for revenue recognition implication under ASC 606; document revenue recognition analysis and provide guidance to internal revenue team and cross functions.
Perform technical research and analysis for significant revenue arrangements and write technical memos supporting the accounting position.
Collaborate within revenue team and cross-functionally with Legal, Sales, Sales Ops, BU Finance, Product Management and Field Application Engineering to review and analyze issues around revenue recognition and advise revenue treatment.
Perform various monthly and quarterly revenue close tasks, including validating product return reserves, programs, posting of monthly and quarterly revenue journal entries and preparing deferral revenue and refund liability reconciliations.
Assist to establish and maintain revenue recognition policies and procedures to ensure US GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.
Collaborate with other functional business units to perform quarterly revenue analytics.
Design, implement and maintain effective key accounting processes, policies, and internal controls; Evaluate and recommend best practices for close optimization and process improvement opportunities.
Maintain SOX control compliance for revenue related controls.
Coordinate the audit requests in support of internal management and external audit to ensure that all revenue PBC deliverables are properly completed.
Lead or assist with ad-hoc projects as needed and drive projects to successful completion.
Qualifications Required:

6+ years of combined experience in Big 4 audit and corporate revenue accounting in technology industry.
Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance.
Strong ASC 606 technical revenue recognition experience required.
Experience in SAP and Oracle Cloud.
Preferred:

CPA preferred.
Proficient in Business Objects/Business Intelligence preferred.
Skills:

Strong communication (including technical memo writing) and analytical skills.
Additional Information Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above.
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.
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 *** to advise us of your accommodation request.
Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 1/2/25 , although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline.
Compensation & Benefits Details
An employee's pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, ability, knowledge of the job, performance, contribution and results, geographic location, shift, internal and external equity, and business and organizational needs.
The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.
This range may be modified in the future.
You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; and other voluntary benefit programs.
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