Senior Payroll Accountant, Corporate Accounting

3 weeks ago


Milpitas, California, United States Western Digital Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and self-driven accounting professional with a background in payroll to join our team at Western Digital. As a Senior Payroll Accountant, you will play a critical role in managing the Company's US payroll accounts, including payroll related benefits, payroll taxes, and the month-end close & reconciliation process.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all US payroll and payroll tax journal entries, including accounting for areas such as 401(k), deferred compensation, medical benefits, bonuses, and ESPP
• Prepare payroll & related account reconciliations on a monthly basis and ensure outstanding reconciling items are cleared on a timely basis
• Partner with other functions, such as human resources, stock plan administration, benefits, and provide guidance regarding payroll accounting matters
• Support new business or benefit plan initiatives and implement relevant new processes
• Support accounting team in month-end / quarter-end close process
• Prepare month-end payroll close presentation and related reporting activities
• Prepare and establish formal monthly and quarterly fluctuation analysis for compensation accounts
• Develop, enhance or maintain an effective internal control environment in various aspects of payroll accounting
• General understanding of terms related to payroll including garnishments, benefits, leave of absence, 401k, FSA and taxes
• Be proactive in providing recommendations regarding process improvements, improved productivity, service quality, increased internal controls and cost saving measures; and implement such approved measures
• Perform other related duties or ad hoc projects
• Work with external auditors during quarterly, interim and annual audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of payroll and general ledger accounting experience, preferably in a global publicly-traded company
• Proficiency in federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and proficiency with Sarbanes-Oxley internal control compliance
• Experience working with global financial systems, preferably Oracle and SAP
• Thorough understanding of payroll systems, preferably Ceridian and ADP
• Extensive knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel and PowerBI
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and a good team player to solve problems and work with colleagues globally
• Must have the ability to execute multiple tasks, while remaining detail oriented with high commitment to quality, and able to adhere to strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships across the organization
• Passion in managing implementation of technology and executing process improvements

Additional Information

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 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. #LI-VV1

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