Technical Revenue Recognition Analyst

Western Digital - Milpitas, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Milpitas, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Technical Revenue Recognition Analyst at Western Digital plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with revenue recognition standards under ASC 606. This position involves reviewing sales contracts, performing technical research, and collaborating with various departments to provide guidance on revenue treatment. The analyst will also be responsible for monthly and quarterly revenue close tasks, maintaining internal controls, and supporting audit requests.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess sales contracts, PO terms and conditions for revenue recognition implications 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 with Legal, Sales, Sales Ops, BU Finance, Product Management, and Field Application Engineering to analyze revenue recognition issues.
• Perform monthly and quarterly revenue close tasks, including validating product return reserves and preparing reconciliations.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining revenue recognition policies and procedures for US GAAP compliance.
• Collaborate with other business units to perform quarterly revenue analytics.
• Design, implement, and maintain effective accounting processes and internal controls.
• Maintain SOX control compliance for revenue-related controls.
• Coordinate audit requests for internal management and external audits.
• Lead or assist with ad-hoc projects and drive them 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.
• Strong ASC 606 technical revenue recognition experience required.
• Experience in SAP and Oracle Cloud.

Nice-to-haves

• CPA preferred.
• Proficient in Business Objects/Business Intelligence preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $100,300.00 - $142,100.00.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan with matching contributions.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.