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.
Are you ready to take the next step in your accounting career?
We are seeking a skilled and motivated General Ledger Accountant to join our team.
In this role, you’ll take ownership of GL reporting activities, working independently to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with corporate guidelines. You will also provide essential support to compliance, audits, and other key financial processes.
What You Will Do:
- Collaborate Globally: Work with global teams and across all Harman businesses.
- Take Ownership: Independently perform daily tasks and activities, ensuring accurate and timely completion according to written instructions.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with the general accounting and reporting team, as well as with the line manager.
- Month-End Closing: Handle reconciliation between ERP and consolidation tools, prepare financial statements, cash flow reports, and schedules.
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Perform detailed reconciliations of various Balance Sheet GL accounts and track open items with action plans.
- Lease Accounting: Work on IFRS_16 lease related accounting tasks.
- Compliance Focused: Regularly review and update control documents, ensuring compliance across all activities, support internal and external audits.
What You Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in GL accounting.
- Intermediate English + professional language skills
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office suite.
- Showing ability to work in multinational environment
- Being able to work with priorities and deadlines
Nice to Have:
- SAP knowledge
- Finance Reporting experience.
What We Offer :
- Competitive salary package
- Target and performance based yearly Bonus program (up to 10% of yearly salary)
- Work in dynamic multinational environment
- Continuous professional and personal development, regular trainings
- Career opportunity
- Harman’s products – JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG, Infinity - employee webshop program
At Harman, we value independent problem-solvers with a passion for excellence. If you're ready to make an impact, apply now and join a dynamic, globally recognized company.
Apply Today!
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in GL accounting
- Intermediate English + professional language skills
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office suite
Harman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Harman and has not been reviewed or approved by Harman.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, often including medical, dental, and vision plans, with HSAs/FSAs and disability or life insurance also referenced. Wellbeing support such as EAP access and onsite occupational health services is also part of the package in some regions.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle-oriented benefits include employee product discounts and region-specific perks like free fruit deliveries, Cycle to Work schemes, and meal coupons or allowances. Flexible schedules and work-from-home options are also part of the overall offering where roles and projects allow.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is repeatedly characterized as solid or market-aligned for many roles, with salary payments described as consistent and on time. Compensation is also tied to performance in some accounts, reinforcing a perception of basic fairness for a portion of employees.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!
