Payroll Accounting Specialist (International Payroll)

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.

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.