Senior Tax Analyst

Western Digital•Irvine, CA

About The Position

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in. We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide. This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today. We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level. Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
CPA license required.
4-6 years of combined tax experience which includes some mix of experience in a major CPA firm and in a corporate tax department
Experience with ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes
Working knowledge of U.S. tax laws and regulations and capability of application in new situations
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Strong organizational skills
Independent and self-driven with the ability to adapt and get things done in a complex and fast-based environment
Advanced Excel skills

Nice To Haves

MST or MBT (Master of Science in Taxation or Master in Business Taxation) degree preferred, but not required
Experience with Alteryx is a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare the calculation of the quarterly and annual income tax provision and related GAAP disclosures
Prepare GAAP income tax accounting models including deferred accounting, payable accounting, tax account roll-forwards, APB23, and stock-based compensation
Prepare tax reserves (FIN 48) and related disclosures
Review foreign tax provision packages and consolidate the foreign tax provision
Provide support for Pillar Two provision and compliance
Prepare U.S. federal, state, and international tax compliance (including Form 5471, 5472, 8858, 8865, 1118, etc.)
Provide support for tax examinations
Planning and research in connection with the above responsibilities
Ensure compliance with the requirements of Section 404 of Sarbanes Oxley
Support tax transformation initiatives to automate tax processes, enhance data analytics and re-imagine how the tax function operates
Keep up to date with tax legislation, SEC Regulations, and GAAP changes, practice and global developments
Build and foster strong cross-functional relationships within and outside of the tax department

Benefits

Equal opportunities to all applicants and employees
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 leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above.
Non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.
Comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.
Pay transparency policy is available here.
Thrives on the power and potential of diversity.
Believes the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within.
Believes the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us.
Committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.
Committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process.
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