Sr. Associate, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

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The SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting function is responsible for all external financial reporting, including SEC periodic filings, quarterly earnings releases, investor relations presentations, 401(k) and census reporting. The role also serves as 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 will be a key contributor to: Preparing financial statements and disclosures for periodic filings with the SEC. Partnering with Investor Relations and preparing financial presentations for quarterly earnings releases. Reviewing and validating disclosures for Annual Proxy filing Accounting for company's capital structure (debt and equity), including accounting for stock-based awards. 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 Corporate 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. Assist in preparation of financial statements on notes for U.S. 401(k) Plan Liaising with external auditors and company stakeholders to manage effective and efficient audit execution. Bachelor's degree in accounting and CPA license. 3+ years of experience with complex accounting including SEC reporting and U.S. GAAP. Prior experience working in Public Accounting (Big 4) is highly preferred. Advanced Excel skills and analytics aptitude required Experience in Workiva and Oracle Cloud a plus Proven success collaborating with individuals across multiple disciplines Confident communicator with the level of maturity and presence necessary to influence senior executives and business leaders. Comfortable working through ambiguity and thrive on driving innovation and change that will propel the business forward. Consistently practice strategic thinking and nimble problem-solving tactics to stay ahead of business priorities. Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person's gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person's assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the " Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal " poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here . 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. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution. 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 jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. Based on our experience, we anticipate that th

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