Payroll Accounting Specialist; International Payroll

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.

• 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 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.

• 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 to $. 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.

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.

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.