Analyst, General Accounting Full Time NEW

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About The Role

The role will be responsible for performing accounting activities, providing guidance to team members, and working closely with the line manager to ensure smooth service delivery. Responsibilities include daily, weekly, and monthly journal entries, month-end closing, reporting, account reconciliations, and supporting compliance and audit activities.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with global teams across geographies and HARMAN businesses, working independently while following documented procedures and guiding junior team members.
• Partner cross-functionally within and beyond GSSC, provide backup support to team members and the line manager, and ensure continuity of operations.
• Support global General Ledger accounting activities, including revenue completeness and month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Prepare, post, and review standard and ad hoc journal entries (accruals, provisions, reserves, reclasses, recharges) and maintain GL master data in SAP.
• Perform and review balance sheet account reconciliations, ensure timely resolution of open items, and provide monthly/quarterly balance sheet commentaries and tax packages.
• Review journals, reconciliations, and recurring activities prepared by team members, ensuring adequate documentation and compliance with control requirements.
• Ensure strong compliance by maintaining control documentation, supporting internal and external audits, and addressing audit requests with the line manager and team.
• Drive ongoing process improvements and support projects and ad hoc requests.

What You Need To Be Successful

• 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in General Ledger Accounting
• Strong accounting knowledge with a good understanding of US GAAP and IFRS
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, both written and verbal
• Enthusiastic self-starter and quick learner with excellent communication skills
• Excellent MS Office Suite skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with stakeholders and colleagues

Bonus Points if You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Master’s degree or higher accounting qualification, which would be a distinct advantage
• Good knowledge and experience working with SAP
• Prior experience working in the shared services / BPO industry

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel internationally on an occasional basis, as required
• Willingness to work in a hybrid office environment, balancing in-person collaboration with remote flexibility
• Willingness to work across EU, US, and APAC time zones and deliver within stringent timelines
• High attention to detail with proven multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams to drive tasks to successful completion

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

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Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an ‘@harman.com’, ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘harmanglobal.avature.net’ email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)