Finance and Accounting Leadership Program: Accounting Track

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GENERAL FUNCTION:

Entry level role in the Finance and Accounting Leadership Program (FALP) within the Finance Division. Rotates every six months over a 24-month period (with an emphasis on either Accounting or Finance rotations based on the participant’s program focus) to gain exposure to multiple areas including Line of Business and Headquarters Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, External Reporting, Treasury, Investor Relations and other areas depending on business need. Assumes responsibilities of FALP assignment as assigned by the assignment leader. Operates as a team member on larger initiatives but also works independently on smaller projects.

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.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Rotation assignment and assignment leader will determine specific duties and responsibilities.
• Performs basic special projects as assigned and at the direction of assignment leader.
• Example responsibilities may include the following:
  • Build, analyze and distribute monthly and quarterly financial reporting.
  • Provide analysis for monthly forecasting process for the business.
  • Support the annual budgeting process.
  • Perform financial variance analysis to identify trends in the business.

Finance Rotations:

• Assist in the execution of financial analysis.
• Understand and assist in the identification of key business factors that impact the business.
• Prepare and analyze monthly reports. Investigate and document unusual items.
• Perform maintenance on existing schedules and reports for changes to information.
• Document, evaluate and improve design of reports and processes to ensure that analytical tools evolve as business changes.

Accounting Rotations:

• Accurately maintain accounting records and perform all related accounting functions.
• Prepare daily entries while overseeing preparation of other entries.
• Monitor accounts and maintain account balances.
• Facilitate compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Reconciliation and resolution of outages from complex accounts.
• Responsible for special accounting projects and complex assignments.
• Preparation of Bancorp and subsidiaries financial reporting.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Must be a fall 2025 or spring 2026 graduate.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 required.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment based immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
• Solid candidates should have relevant internship and/or co-op experience.
• Industry - Financial Services experience preferred but not required.
• Computer/Technical: Demonstrates entry-level use and basic familiarity with software applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, internal general ledger, reconciliation and reporting systems.
• Shows aptitude to learn additional software applications as required by FALP Assignment.
• Possesses professional customer service skills. Able to respond to standard requests from internal and external customers.
• Able to solve routine problems by following defined procedures.
• Capable of managing own time to meet deadlines set by assignment leader.
• Capable of completing work with direction, guidance and instructions from others.
• Demonstrated ability to perform and communicate.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal office environment.
• Extended viewing of a computer screen.

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Finance and Accounting Leadership Program: Accounting Track - 2026

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. In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance.

Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner. 

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