Analyst, General Accounting

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

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

This role is responsible for independently handling accounting activities without supervision, including daily, weekly, and monthly journal entries, month-end closing, reporting, and account reconciliations, as well as supporting compliance and audit activities.

What You Will Do

• Work with global teams across geographies and all HARMAN businesses
• Perform daily tasks independently and in accordance with written instructions
• Collaborate across the entire general accounting and reporting function and with the line manager
• Provide backup support for selected team members as assigned by the line manager
• Prepare and post journal entries for month-end close, including accruals, provisions, reclasses, and other standard and ad hoc activities
• Reconcile key GL and balance sheet accounts, perform aging analysis, and ensure timely closure of open items
• Maintain and monitor GL accounts, cost centers, WBS elements, and AUC capitalization in SAP
• Calculate rebates, commissions, royalties, and collaborate with AR on credit invoice processing
• Track open reconciliation items with clear action plans and coordinate with stakeholders for resolution
• Ensure compliance through control documentation reviews and support internal and external audits
  
  

What You Need To Be Successful

• 5 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 interpersonal skills for working with stakeholders and colleagues
  
  

Bonus Points if You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Economics
• 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 work in EU, US, and APAC time zones and deliver within stringent timelines
• Willingness to travel internationally on an occasional basis, if required
  
  

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