Senior Tax Analyst

Western Digital; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital is seeking a Tax professional to manage quarterly and annual income tax provisions, including GAAP disclosures, and to support U.S. federal, state, and international tax compliance. The role involves complex tax modeling, planning, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, 4–6 years of combined tax experience in a CPA firm and corporate setting, and strong knowledge of ASC 740 and tax regulations. Proficiency in Excel and Alteryx is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• CPA license required; MST/MBT degree preferred but not required.
• Experience with ASC 740, accounting for income taxes, and knowledge of US tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations 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 Section 404 of Sarbanes Oxley
• Support tax transformation initiatives to automate tax processes and data analytics
• Keep up to date with tax legislation, SEC Regulations, and GAAP changes
• Build and foster cross-functional relationships within and outside the tax department

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Independent/work ethic

Advanced Excel

Alteryx

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA license required

MST/MBT preferred

Tools

Alteryx

Job description

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
• CPA license required. MST or MBT (Master of Science in Taxation or Master in Business Taxation) degree preferred, but not required
• Ideal candidate will have 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

SKILLS

• 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
• Experience with Alteryx is a plus

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and 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 care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [e-mail] to advise us of an accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 3/9/2026, although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

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