Senior Revenue Recognition Analyst

Western Digital - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Jose, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Revenue Recognition Analyst at Western Digital will be responsible for overseeing revenue accounting activities, including the review and assessment of revenue contracts, analysis of revenue transactions, and support for internal and external audits. This role requires a highly motivated accounting professional with experience in global revenue operations, who will collaborate with various business functions to drive process improvements and ensure compliance with ASC 606 and US GAAP standards.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess sales contracts, PO terms and conditions, and non-standard transactions for revenue recognition implications under ASC 606.
• Perform technical research and analysis for significant revenue arrangements and write technical memos supporting the accounting position.
• Collaborate with the revenue team and cross-functionally with Sales, Sales Ops, BU Finance, Product Management, Legal, and Field Application Engineering to analyze issues around revenue recognition and advise on revenue treatment.
• Perform various monthly and quarterly revenue close tasks, including validating product return reserves, qualifications sales, ecommerce loyalty, rebate programs, posting revenue journal entries, and preparing deferral revenue and refund liability reconciliations.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining ASC 606 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 audit requests in support of internal management and external audits 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.

Requirements

• 6+ years of combined experience in Big 4 audit and corporate revenue accounting in the technology industry.
• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance.
• ASC 606 revenue recognition experience required.
• Strong verbal and writing communication skills, including technical memo writing.
• Analytical skills.
• CPA preferred.
• Experience in SAP and Oracle Cloud.
• Proficient in Power BI preferred.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $100,300.00 - $142,100.00
• Exempt position with related compensation and benefits details provided.