Western Digital Technologies

Senior Analyst, Indirect Tax

Western Digital Technologies • $90K — $130K *
Irvine, CA 92620In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of indirect tax experience
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
  • Deep knowledge of US sales/use tax laws and international VAT/GST
  • Experience using Vertex Returns platform
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead preparation of complex US sales/use tax returns using Vertex Returns
  • Manage filings for international VAT/GST, property tax, and other indirect taxes
  • Prepare technical memoranda on indirect tax issues
  • Process monthly indirect tax remittance and cash flow forecasting
  • Manage general ledger reconciliations for SOX compliance
  • Lead cross-functional tax compliance projects
  • Handle indirect tax audits, including data gathering and auditor communications

Benefits

  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement and employee stock purchase plan
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Access to employee assistance program and additional voluntary benefits
Full Job Description
Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead complex US sales/use tax returns utilizing Vertex Returns platform, including detailed analysis of purchase transactions for use tax
  • Manage other indirect tax filings, such as, international VAT/GST, property tax, unclaimed property, US Census, gross receipts, and business license.
  • Prepare technical tax memoranda analyzing indirect tax matters including international VAT/GST, nexus determinations, product/service taxability assessments, and ASC 450 (FAS-5) contingent liability quantification.
  • Process monthly indirect tax remittance, treasury coordination, and cash flow forecasting
  • Manage general ledger reconciliations to ensure SOX compliance.
  • Review & approve customer resale/exemption certificates to ensure validity for order processing.
  • Lead cross-functional tax projects across Finance, Legal, IT, Supply Chain, and Sales teams to ensure compliance with global indirect tax requirements and drive process improvements
  • Collaborate with M&A team on sales and use tax due diligence
  • Take ownership of indirect tax audits such as, data gathering, report analysis, research, and auditor communications.
  • Resolve notices received from taxing jurisdictions.
  • Ability to identify and raise issues to tax management to ensure that the company collects, accrues, and remits the appropriate tax.
  • Assist with system implementation projects related to tax engines, ERP upgrades, and automation tools
  • Work on special projects as required.


Qualifications

REQUIRED:
  • Progressive and relevant indirect tax experience
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

PREFERRED:
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred, but not required.

SKILLS:
  • Deep knowledge of complex US sales/use tax laws and international VAT/GST
  • Experience with Vertex Returns Platform
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Operate independently with minimal supervision
  • Organized and detail oriented with the ability to prioritize competing tasks, anticipate resource needs and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to operate and succeed in an ever changing environment with competing priorities.
  • Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
  • Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.
  • Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal and relational skills


Compensation & Benefits Details
  • An employee's pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
  • The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
  • If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.
  • You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either WD's Short Term Incentive Plan ("STI Plan") or the Sales Incentive Plan ("SIP") which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance, depending on your role and your performance. You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to WD's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the WD Savings 401(k) Plan.
  • Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that WD and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to WD Ethics Helpline or email [redacted].

About Western Digital Technologies

Western Technology Investment is a venture capital firm that specializes in offering acquisition financing to revenue-generating firms. The firm provides debt and lease financing to venture capital backed technology companies.

Western Digital Technologies Careers

Join the innovative world of Western Digital Technologies, a leader in data storage solutions, where we are committed to empowering our global team of professionals. This is an unparalleled opportunity to advance your career with a company at the forefront of technological innovation and digital storage.

Work You’ll Do

At Western Digital Technologies, you will be part of a dynamic team that drives data innovation across various industries. Our commitment to excellence and leadership in the technology sector provides a unique platform for professionals to influence the future of digital storage and management solutions.

Explore Job Opportunities and Growth

Western Digital Technologies offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and experiences. Whether you’re looking for an entry-level position or a more senior role, our company is eager to support your professional growth through challenging projects and continuous learning opportunities.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with Western Digital Technologies through our internship programs. These positions are designed to give you hands-on experience and insights into our day-to-day operations, preparing you for a full-time role in our company. Interns at Western Digital Technologies gain invaluable industry knowledge, networking opportunities, and professional skills under the guidance of experienced mentors.

Benefits and Culture

We pride ourselves on a culture that fosters diversity, innovation, and leadership. Western Digital Technologies is dedicated to providing employees with a supportive work environment where everyone is encouraged to be their best. Our benefits package is comprehensive, including health, dental, and vision insurance, employee wellness programs, and significant career development opportunities.

Join Our Team

We are continuously hiring creative, curious, and motivated individuals who are ready to drive innovation in the technology space. Explore open positions that match your skills and interests on our careers page. At Western Digital Technologies, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Professional Development and Training

Advance your career with Western Digital Technologies through our professional development programs. We offer a range of training and development options, including leadership training, skills enhancement workshops, and diversity training sessions to help you grow as a leader and innovator in our industry.

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Learn more about Western Digital Technologies
Size
65,600 employees
Market Cap
$9.9 billion
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
$167 million
Founded
1970
5 Year Trend
-0.3%
Revenue
$16.3 billion
NASDAQ
WDC
* Ladders Estimates

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