Lease Finance Operations Analyst

Job Summary
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.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

(Includes but is not limited to)

• 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 LIS information in MIPS for 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

Minimum Job Requirements / Experience

• 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

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with LeaseWave or other lease portfolio management systems preferred

The expected base salary ranges from $64,000 - $76,000. 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.