Accountant II

About the role

Assumes shared responsibility and accountability for developing and maintaining accurate and detailed accounting records. Prepares financial statements and reports, reviews, monitors, reconciles, and reports on all accounts for the department. Plays an active role in month-end closing duties and reporting. Ensures actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience while operating within the Bank's risk appetite.

Responsibilities

• Accurately maintain all assigned accounting records and perform all related accounting functions.
• Prepare daily entries and monitor accounts to maintain accurate account balances.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and play a key role in integrating new accounting systems.
• Ensure compliance with Bancorp accounting policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Reconcile and resolve outages from complex accounts.
• Coordinate month-end accounting activities with other departments, divisions, and affiliates.
• Ensure all accounting entries and reports are completed on a timely and accurate basis.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of all account reconciliations.
• Ensure all entries are made in accordance with GAAP.
• Develop and maintain appropriate business relationships with internal and external customers.
• Assist in the preparation of various financial statements and monthly reporting.
• Respond to inquiries from management, auditors, and other authorities regarding accounting issues, data in reports, and financial statements.
• Assist in performing various special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Minimum of 1 year of accounting-related experience in the financial industry or public accounting.
• Working knowledge of GAAP is required; preference for those with advanced knowledge.
• Working toward a Master's degree or certification (CPA, CMA, etc.) is a plus.

Skills

• Proficient in basic applications such as Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to learn and understand systems such as Recon-Plus, Frontier, Mobius, and TM1.
• Excellent communication, organization, and follow-up skills.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent people and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to apply critical thought processes.
• Capable of prioritizing and organizing work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with other Finance staff, managers, and department leaders.

Benefits

Fifth Third offers comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation, including:

• Base salary reflective of the range for this pay grade across the U.S., with individual salaries varying based on role, skillset, experience, education, and geographic location.
• Eligibility to participate in an incentive compensation plan based on company, line of business, and/or individual performance.
• Extensive benefits programs supporting physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being for employees and their families.

For more details, visit the Fifth Third Careers benefits page.

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio 45202