Associate Accountant, General Accounting at Harman International Inc

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

General Ledger, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Financial Reporting, Process Improvements, Month-End Closing, Quarter-End Closing, Year-End Closing, Accruals, Provisions, Intercompany Reconciliations, Foreign Currency Revaluation, Journal Entries, Fixed Asset Accounting, SAP, Advanced Excel, Attention To Detail

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

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. 5 years of relevant accounting experience, with hands-on GL/R2R experience in an SSC environment. Proficient in SAP systems. Advanced Excel skills (functions, pivot tables, data analysis). Good command of written 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. Basic Japanese language skills. 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. About HARMAN International HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for consumers, automakers, and enterprises worldwide, including audio, visual and infotainment systems; enterprise automation solutions; and software services. 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. HARMAN also is a technology and integration services leader for the Automotive, Mobile, Telecommunications and Enterprise markets. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. The Company's software solutions power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated, personalized, adaptive and secure across all platforms, from the 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. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, brilliant 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! DO NOT apply on this page. Click HARMAN logo in top left to search and apply.

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Responsibilities

This role manages end-to-end General Ledger activities within the Finance Shared Service Center, ensuring accuracy and compliance for period-end closing, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting. Key duties include handling daily closing activities, preparing journal entries, managing fixed assets, and supporting audits while driving process standardization.