Financial Accounting Associate

Mizuho Financial Group Inc.; City of Niagara Falls (NY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401K plans

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced financial accounting professional to assist the New York and Grand Cayman units. The role focuses on accurate monthly closes, financial statements, and adherence to internal policies.

You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with Head Office and auditors to ensure timely, compliant reporting. The candidate should have strong knowledge of accounting standards, product knowledge, and the ability to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or equivalent.
• CPA certification required.
• At least 5 years of experience in financial accounting or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform preparation and review of daily/monthly monitoring and reconciliation, month-end close, and financial statements.
• Mentor junior staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness of reporting.
• Coordinate with external auditors and Head Office for audits.
• Guide staff on accounting standards and internal policies.
• Improve procedures to enhance efficiency of accounting operations.
• Handle daily closing of the general ledger and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or equivalent

CPA certification

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Word (Advanced)

Access (Intermediate)

PowerPoint (Intermediate)

Job description

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

Responsibilities

• Key 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 the junior accounting staff regarding the operation as well as 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 the 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 general ledger system, if assigned.
• Technical and Other Skills Required 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

Requirements

• Bachelors 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

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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 401K plans
• eligible to receive a discretionary bonus

Other Requirements

Mizuho has in place 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 of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.

Company Overview

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 Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com. Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package. We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran. We participate in the E-Verify program. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.

Why Mizuho

Mizuho is in growth mode as we are climbing the league tables, disrupting the status quo, and attracting top talent. Positions are available across our corporate functions, and on our corporate and investment banking, capital markets, advisory, research, sales & trading, derivatives, and financing teams. We are looking for candidates who want to contribute to our entrepreneurial culture where people at all levels are inspired to share ideas. Our creativity sets us apart, and our perseverance drives results in creating bespoke, client-focused solutions.

If you are interested in advancing your career working for a firm with a growth mindset and the resources of a global financial services team, we would like to hear from you. For more information, please view our Recruiting Brochure