Corporate Accounting Co-op - Summer

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This Accounting Co-op position is designed to provide students with practical experience in various aspects of corporate accounting, including the month-end close process, financial reporting, regulatory reporting, and finance transformation. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a dynamic financial institution, working closely with experienced accounting professionals. Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined.

Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Perform account reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Participate in internal audits and compliance reviews.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Perform assignments and projects as determined by leadership.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings and training sessions.
• Support continuous improvement and lean initiatives to enhance efficiency within the accounting department.
• Build a network of contacts within the assigned line of business or division as well as across the organization.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Complete assigned coursework and participate in self-learning.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

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• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing an Accounting, Economics, Finance, Data Science or related degree.
• Must be a rising sophomore, rising junior or rising senior.
• Strong academic record with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Relevant internships and/or co-op program experience preferred.
• Capacity to learn additional software applications as required by the assignment.

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At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.

The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location.

Location -- Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.