Senior Analyst, Indirect Tax

Overview

Company:
Western Digital. Our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. We are a company of problem solvers, with a history of enabling extraordinary achievements through technology. We offer technologies, HDDs, and platforms under Western Digital®, WD®, and ™ for business, creative professionals, and consumers. We partner with organizations worldwide to support data centers, AI, and connected systems.

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

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:

• 3-6 years of 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

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on 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 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 or mental disability, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster. Western Digital also emphasizes diversity and inclusion in its workforce and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates…