Corporate Accounting Co-op

Job Description

Corporate Accounting Co-op – Fall 2027 | Fifth Third Bank

The Tone:
This is a Corporate Accounting Co-op position at Fifth Third Bank, located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Fifth Third Bank is a respected financial institution focused on connecting individuals to significant career opportunities and striving to make banking a Fifth Third better. This Co-op role is specifically designed to immerse students in the practical aspects of corporate accounting, covering critical areas such as the month-end close process, comprehensive financial reporting, essential regulatory reporting, and ongoing finance transformation initiatives. It offers a unique and valuable opportunity to gain direct, hands-on experience within the financial sector, collaborating closely with seasoned accounting professionals. This position is a foundational step for those looking to build a career in finance.

The TL;DR
• Role: Co-op
• Location: In-person Cincinnati, OH

• Mission: The primary mission is to support the corporate accounting function by assisting with key financial processes and reporting, contributing to data accuracy and departmental efficiency within the bank.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Closing Support: Support the essential month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Reporting Assistance: Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Data Verification: Perform account reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Compliance Participation: Participate in internal audits and compliance reviews.
• Financial Insights: Analyze financial data and provide insights to support decision-making.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This role requires active enrollment in an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Data Science, or a closely related field. Candidates must be a rising sophomore, rising junior, or rising senior to be eligible for this Fall 2027 Co-op program.
• Experience: A strong academic record with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is essential. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
• Skills: Demonstrated excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are crucial for this role, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary for collaborating effectively within the team and across departments. The ability to work independently and as part of a team, coupled with a detail-oriented approach and a high level of accuracy, is also required.
• Bonus: Candidates with prior relevant internships or co-op program experience are preferred. A capacity to quickly learn and adapt to additional software applications as required by specific assignments will also be advantageous.