Associate, Transactional Processing

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

This role is responsible for supporting Travel & Entertainment (T&E) transaction processing and auditing employee expense reports. It includes performing accounting activities in SAP and ensuring timely payment processing for Harman entities globally. The position will work closely with Finance leaders and business stakeholders to deliver accurate accounting and period-end closing services in line with Harman’s current and future business requirements. Additionally, the role will support the Finance Manager in managing day-to-day people and process operations for Accounts Receivable and Corporate Travel accounting functions.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with global teams across geographies and all Harman business units.

• Perform daily activities independently while providing oversight and guidance to direct reports.

• Oversee monthly Corporate Travel accounting and Accounts Receivable (AR) operations, including expense report posting and employee aging.

• Conduct daily Travel & Entertainment (T&E) expense audits and maintain process trackers.

• Ensure timely and accurate SAP postings, including accrual completeness where required.

• Drive adherence to timelines, accuracy standards, and operational KPIs across all assigned activities.

• Manage internal and external audit requests, ad hoc issue resolution, and stakeholder follow-ups.

• Lead process improvements, contribute to strategic initiatives, and collaborate cross-functionally with GL, AP, FA, and IC teams.

What You Need to Be Successful

• 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably within a combination of core accounting and shared services environments.

• In-depth functional understanding of related finance areas such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Disbursements, Bank Accounting, General Accounting, and Financial Reporting.

• Hands-on experience in SAP journal entry processing.

• Solid experience in General Accounting principles, processes, and techniques.

• Solid accounting knowledge with a good understanding of US GAAP and IFRS.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders and colleagues.

• High attention to detail, with strong multitasking and problem-solving abilities.

Bonus Points if You Have  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting

• Master’s degree or higher accounting qualification, which would be a distinct advantage

• Prior experience in a Shared Services or BPO environment.

• Advanced proficiency in the MS Office suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to work from the Harman office as required by management.

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.