Financial Accounting Associate

Mizuho•New York, NY

2d•$92,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Mizuho Americas Finance – U.S. Financial Accounting Team The team is responsible for legal entity controllership of multiple entities, including the U.S. holding company, a banking subsidiary and a leasing subsidiary. Deliverables for the team include, but not limited to, audited financial statements, statutory reports, head-office reports and management reports. Summary The position supports management and team members in the preparation and presentation of financial reports and other reports, system automation, workflow enhancements and other ad-hoc projects. It requires basic knowledge of and experience in financial reporting, as well as understanding of the financial industry.

Requirements

Eligible to work in the US
Bachelor’s degree
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
At least 3 years of experience in financial reporting or related areas
Strong ability to handle multiple tasks

Nice To Haves

Experience in the financial industry is preferred
Professional certification such as CPA is preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries and assigned reports accurately and timely in accordance with US GAAP
Support the maintenance of strong internal controls within the team to ensure sound practices and meet the expectations of management, internal/external auditors and examiners
Engage in ad-hoc projects within the finance area
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial reporting requirements and provide solutions to changes in requirements and other related matters
Address other relevant issues that may arise on an ad-hoc basis