Financial Accounting Associate

Support the management with financial accounting operations for Mizuho Bank (MHBK) New York and MHBK Grand Cayman. Assist leaders to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal accounting policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform preparation and review of daily/monthly monitoring and reconciliation, month-end book closing, and various financial statements and reports.
• Mentor junior staff members to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Coordinate with external auditors, other departments, and Head Office for timely completion of financial audits.
• Provide adequate guidance and training to junior accounting staff regarding operations, accounting standards, and internal policies and procedures.
• Enhance procedures and processes to improve effectiveness and efficiency of financial accounting operations.
• Perform monitoring, reconciliations, and book closing, and prepare various financial statements and reports.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from Head Office and auditors and establish necessary operations to comply with requirements.
• Research accounting standards and accounting treatment of existing/new products and transactions.
• Participate in system enhancement projects and business projects from a financial accounting perspective.
• Provide support to other staff of the Unit, as needed.
• Perform daily closing process of the general ledger system, if assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in financial accounting or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of financial accounting and reporting.
• Extensive knowledge of financial products (e.g., loans, deposits, securities, derivatives, money market products, and repo).
• Experience in accounting system implementation is preferable.
• CPA certification required.

Skills

• MS Office Suite: Excel (Advanced), Word (Advanced), Access (Intermediate), and PowerPoint (Intermediate).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong multi-tasking and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.

Pay

The expected base salary ranges from $88,000 - $110,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates are also eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and 401K plans.

Schedule

Mizuho has a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated as part of the recruitment process.

About the Company

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring, and private capital advisory capabilities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, with capabilities spanning corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody, and research.