Associate Accountant

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.

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 part of the Finance Shared Service Center (SSC) and is responsible for end-to-end General Ledger (GL) activities. You will ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of period-end closing, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting, while continuously driving process improvements in a standardized and efficient shared service environment.

What You Will Do

• Handle daily activities related to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, including accruals, provisions, allocations, reclassifications, intercompany reconciliations, and foreign currency revaluation.
• Prepare, review, and post general ledger journal entries in compliance with accounting standards and internal control requirements;
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations, analyze variances, and ensure timely resolution of open items;
• Manage the full lifecycle of fixed asset accounting and ensure consistency between book and physical assets;
• Handle intercompany settlements, cash application, and related reconciliations;
• Support the preparation of financial statements, audit schedules, and management reports;
• Assist with internal and external audits, tax reviews, and compliance checks;
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, system upgrades, and SOP updates;
• Complete other ad-hoc or special accounting tasks as assigned.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or a related field;
• Minimum 7 years of relevant accounting experience, with hands-on GL/R2R experience in an SSC environment;
• Fluent in spoken and written Japanese is a must.
• Proficient in SAP systems;
• Advanced Excel skills (functions, pivot tables, data analysis);
• Good command of written & Spoken English for daily work communication;

Strong attention to detail, sense of ownership, ability to work under pressure during closing periods, and good communication and teamwork skills.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Have experience in SSC or multinational company finance work.
• Have experience in process optimization or project management.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA system implementation or go-live.

What We Offer

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

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.