Finance and Accounting Leadership Program Intern: Accounting Track – Accounting Track

Job Description

Finance and Accounting Leadership Program Intern: Accounting Track – Summer 2027 | Fifth Third Bank

The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at Fifth Third Bank, located in Cincinnati, OH. Fifth Third Bank is a financial institution that connects people to banking opportunities, aiming to make banking better for its customers. This role is crucial for students seeking to gain meaningful work experience in the accounting discipline, developing future organizational leaders through hands-on projects and targeted educational opportunities. The intern will build foundational skills in financial concepts, critical thinking, and business acumen, contributing directly to the bank’s financial operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person, Cincinnati, OH

• Mission: To provide college students with exposure to banking disciplines and build meaningful work experience within the accounting division, developing future leaders while ensuring accurate financial record-keeping and GAAP compliance.
• Tech Stack: Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Completion: Complete special projects as directed by an Assignment Leader.
• Financial Reporting: Build, analyze, and distribute monthly and quarterly financial reporting.
• Forecasting & Budgeting: Provide analysis for the monthly forecasting process and support the annual budgeting process.
• Variance Analysis: Perform financial variance analysis to identify trends within the business.
• Accounting Operations: Accurately maintain accounting records, prepare daily entries, monitor accounts, maintain balances, and facilitate compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Executive Presentation: Present your overall internship experience, key concepts learned, and an overview of each project to the senior leadership team.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level position for students currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing an Accounting degree, specifically as a rising senior.
• Experience: Basic Excel proficiency, including data entry, formatting, charts, basic formulas, and Vlookup.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, ability to communicate financial information, and capability to complete both guided and self-directed learning activities.
• Bonus: Campus involvement/leadership experience and relevant internship/co-op experience are preferred.