Senior Accountant - ERP Project

Company: Western Digital
Location: Milpitas
Posted on: September 15, 2020

Job Description:

Corporatelead for ERP implementation, focusing on General Ledger functionality andconfigurations of Oracle Fusion Cloud

Requiredto work with various business partners including IT/Finance and accountingteams globally

Assesslegacy systems accounting structure and provide designs configurationsspecification

Performall testing requirements and provide feedback for any deviation

Drafttraining documentation for all users relating to the new ERP implementation

ProvideGeneral Ledger training for all users across teams

Assistin defining new financial controls on the new ERP system in preparation for SOX

Assistin defining the system for harmonization of corporate accounting processes for

generalledger areas

Strongunderstanding and application of US GAAP on all major accounting areas and

AssistERP system enhancement initiatives to further streamline the financialstatement close process.

Assistto Co-ordinate with various finance and business teams in multiple regions andengage in process harmonization projects to align operational accountingprocesses

Preparationof ad-hoc analysis and special projects as requested;

Strongcommunication and critical-thinking skills, and the ability to workcross-functionally and interact with various levels of personnel across theorganization is a must

REQUIRED: Aminimum of 10 years of relevant experience including experience working inindustry Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related degree

Publicaccounting / audit experience with a CPA certificate is required

Priorexperience in managing the end to end business process and workflow related tovarious aspects of the financial statement close process, which includesprocure to pay, order to cash, fixed assets and consolidation functions, withexperience in end to end process improvements

Stronglistening, negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Excellentcommunication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to bridgefunctional and technical resources by communicating effectively withindividuals of varying systems expertise and business needs.

Strongfinancial systems expertise. Familiarity with SAP, Oracle is a requirement

Advancedlevel skill in Microsoft Access, Excel and PowerPivot.

Strongunderstanding and application of GAAP and SEC/financial reporting requirementsincluding financial statements and financial statement footnotes

Publicaccounting / audit experience with a CPA certificate is required

Self-motivatedand self-directed, must have demonstrated ability to work well with people.

Proactiveand independent person who identifies issues and drives them to resolution

Abilityto work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities

The future. It’s onyou. You & Western Digital.

We’ve been storing the world’s data for more than 50 years.Once, it was the most important thing we could do for data. Now we’re helpingthe world capture, preserve, access and transform data in a way only we can.

The most game-changing companies,consumers, professionals, and governments come to us for the technologies andsolutions they need to capture, preserve, access, and transform their data.

But we can’t do it alone. Today’sexceptional data challenges require your exceptional skills. It’s You & Us.Together, we’re the next big thing in data.

WesternDigital® data-centric solutions are found under the G-Technology™, HGST,SanDisk®, Tegile™, Upthere™, and WD® brands.

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