Finance and Accounting Leadership Program Intern: Accounting Track - Summer 2027

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About the role

The Fifth Third Bank Leadership Program (LP) Internship is designed to provide students with exposure to a variety of banking disciplines, while building meaningful work experience through assignments within one line of business or division. The LP internship experience consists primarily of on-the-job training supplemented by networking opportunities, educational offerings, and performance coaching and feedback. The intern is integrated into the group's day-to-day activities and projects, operating as a team member on larger initiatives but also working independently on smaller projects.

You will be 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, ensuring actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, you will achieve results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

Fifth Third Bank’s project-based Finance and Accounting Internship Program gives college students the opportunity to participate in a hands-on program supporting the Cincinnati market. This is a paid professional development opportunity where you’ll learn Fifth Third Bank’s business practices, operations, and procedures, and build skills needed to assume a permanent role at a commercial banking institution. Housing assistance is available to eligible interns.

Responsibilities

The Accounting Internship helps recent college graduates begin a leadership track in the accounting industry. Participants will:

• 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

Gain on-the-job skills and an understanding of the real-life work environment while developing a professional network that includes some of the best talent in the industry.

The Finance and Accounting Internship Program offers distinct tracks in either finance or accounting, building skills and experience in financial concepts, critical thinking, and business acumen. You will:

• Develop problem-solving abilities and learn to clearly communicate in a financial environment while drawing data-driven conclusions
• Work on projects for Fifth Third Bank, receiving feedback and an evaluation based on accuracy, completeness, and meeting applicable deadlines
• Receive mentoring from industry professionals and have exposure to executive leadership
• Participate in social and networking activities
• Present your overall experience to the senior leadership team at the conclusion of the internship, including key concepts learned and an overview of each project

Job duties include:

• Complete special projects at the direction of Assignment Leader
• 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

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing an Accounting degree
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Must be a rising senior
• Basic Excel proficiency (data entry, formatting, charts, basic formulas, Vlookup)
• Campus involvement/leadership experience preferred
• Relevant internship/co-op experience preferred
• Ability to complete both guided and self-directed learning activities
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate financial information
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

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.

Pay

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