Western Digital Senior Payroll Accountant Corporate Accounting 

Singapore, Singapore 

553384208

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

This full-time position ishybrid

Essential Duties and 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.

• 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

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.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, 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 Western Digital’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 Western Digital 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.