Mizuho Financial

Payroll Accounting Specialist (International Payroll)

Mizuho Financial$92K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years of payroll and/or accounting experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Highly organized with multitasking ability.
  • Knowledge of payroll and accounting systems.
  • Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
  • Understanding of payroll accounting and journal entry preparation.
  • International payroll experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with processing payroll for international employees in 12 countries.
  • Serve as a primary contact for international payroll vendors and inquiries.
  • Review and maintain payroll and employee data for accuracy and compliance.
  • Prepare journal entries and post transactions into the accounting system.
  • Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with month-end closing activities.
  • Support audits and reporting requests with accurate records.
  • Partner with HR, Finance, and Payroll for smooth processing and communication.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working program with opportunities for remote work depending on the role and department.
  • Eligibility for a discretionary bonus in addition to salary and benefits package.
Full Job Description
Payroll Accounting Specialist (International Payroll)
This role is ideal for someone who is strong with numbers, highly organized, and takes ownership of accuracy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with processing payroll for international employees in 12 countries and ensure timely payroll funding.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for international payroll vendors and assist with payroll-related inquiries and issue resolution.
  • Review and maintain payroll and employee data for accuracy and compliance.
  • Prepare journal entries and post transactions into the accounting system.
  • Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with month-end closing activities.
  • Support audits and reporting requests by providing accurate payroll and accounting records.
  • Partner with internal teams, including HR, Finance, and Payroll, to ensure smooth processing and timely communication.

Qualifications & Skills
  • 3-5+ years of payroll and/or accounting experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Highly organized with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
  • Knowledge of payroll and accounting systems.
  • Strong Excel skills, including knowledge of VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data analysis.
  • Understanding of payroll accounting and journal entry preparation.
  • International payroll experience preferred.
  • Reliable, proactive, and self-managed with the ability to work independently.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Preferred Experience
  • Experience working with multinational or international payroll operations.
  • Familiarity with SAP or similar accounting systems.
  • Prior experience supporting payroll reconciliations and financial reporting.

The expected base salary ranges from $92,000.00. - $130,000.00. 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. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

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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.

About Mizuho Financial

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is a Japanese banking holding company headquartered in the ?temachi district of Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The name "mizuho" literally means "abundant rice" in Japanese. It holds assets in excess of $1.8 trillion US dollars through its control of Mizuho Bank, Mizuho Corporate Bank, and other operating subsidiaries. The company's combined holdings form the second largest financial services group in Japan. Its banking businesses rank third in Japan after Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. It is the 15th largest banking institution in the world by total assets as of December 2018.
Learn more about Mizuho Financial
Size
54,492 employees
Market Cap
$35 billion
Industry
Net Income
$84.4 billion
5 Year Trend
-0.6%
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