Senior General Ledger Accountant

Advanced Analyst, General Accounting

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

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

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

• 9 to 12 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

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. 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.

Experience Level

Senior Level