Lease Finance Operations Analyst

Mizuho•New York City, NY

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

Seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Lease Operations team member to support a broad range of finance, reporting, reconciliation, and customer support–related operational tasks for Mizuho’s lease finance subsidiary. This role works in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment and partners closely with Lease Accounting, Tax, and other internal teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or another business-related field
2–3 years of combined experience in customer support, accounting/bookkeeping, and/or business operations processing
Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and reconciliation processes
Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and escalate issues appropriately
Strong communication skills with the ability to interact across multiple levels, including management, auditors, accountants, and third parties
Experience supporting or partnering with cross-functional teams
Exposure to multiple systems with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new platforms
Strong organizational and follow-up skills, high attention to detail, and ability to perform under pressure
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat

Nice To Haves

Experience with LeaseWave or other lease portfolio management systems preferred

Responsibilities

Create daily wires and book transfers in Mizuho’s online e-banking system
Run daily general ledger, LeaseWave, and bank account activity reports
Perform daily bank account cash reconciliations
Create payment vouchers in LeaseWave via the Treasury Payable function
Submit daily cash entries in DWS for approval
Create general ledger journal entries
Prepare money transfer memorandums, primarily for S, G&A expenses
Prepare timely corporate debt repayments, as required
Ensure timely and accurate electronic storage of documentation and approvals in accordance with procedures and audit requirements
Respond to internal and external transaction-related inquiries, providing appropriate documentation and support
Maintain ticklers and team calendars for upcoming deliverables to ensure deadlines are met
Create check requests in PeopleSoft or successor systems, as needed
Provide process coverage for team members during absences
Assist with internal and external audits
Support ad-hoc operations, portfolio management, accounting, or tax-related projects
Comply with all legal, compliance, and training requirements as required by Mizuho