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 and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

As a Senior Fixed Asset Accountant, you will be responsible for Fixed Asset (FA) operations, including monitoring Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), managing asset capitalization, retirements, and transfers, and leading month-end closing in the US. Responsibilities include posting FA accruals, closing the monthly subledger, preparing reports, and reconciling accounts. You will ensure compliance with SOX and KPMG audits, coordinate asset disposals, and conduct annual physical counts. Additionally, you will handle inter- and intra-company asset transfers and support monthly Capital Request reviews. The role aims to streamline and improve processes while preparing ad hoc reports and collaborating with stakeholders on capex inquiries.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

In charge of the Fixed Asset (FA) operations including CIP monitoring, FA capitalization, Retirements, Transfers & lead month-end closing activities for USPost FA accruals and perform Monthly Subledger ClosePrepares Roll forward reports and Accounts Reconciliation monthly and quarterlyFA in charge for SOX and KPMG Audit requirements.Coordinates actual physical disposal of fixed assetsPerforms annual FA physical count and reportingPrepares inter and intra-company asset transfers and documentationsAccounting resource for the monthly Capital Request reviewProactively and consistently look for ways on how to standardize, streamline and improve processes.Prepare and provide ad hoc reports and requests coming from external and internal customers.Direct coordination with stakeholders/asset owners and assisting them in capex-related inquiries

Additional Information

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 [email protected] 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.

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