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Position not available for immigration sponsorship.

GENERAL FUNCTION:
Under general supervision, responsibilities include the preparation of the Federal and State returns and estimated payments. Serve as tax support to the Fifth Third Bancorp entities to meet the information needs required to sustain growth.

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the completion of timely and accurate Federal income tax returns.
• Responsible for the completion of timely and accurate State income and franchise returns.
• Retrieve and assimilate data necessary to calculate tax returns and estimated tax payments.
• Initiates check and EFT requests to prompt payment to appropriate jurisdiction.
• Interacts with accounting, finance, and line of business personnel on a continual basis for information relating to the above.
• Assist with the monthly review of the federal and state income tax provision entry.
• Analyze state franchise tax accruals and prepare required entry.
• Calculate and maintain the deferred income tax balances and taxes for inclusion in published financial statements.
• Oversee the recording of tax accounting entries.
• Validate and reconcile general ledger tax accounts monthly.
• Research areas of tax law as appropriate including analysis of the data related to the issue.
• Research corporate tax issues of law raised during the return preparation, both Federal and State.
• Research corporate tax issues of law raised during tax audits, both Federal and State.
• Provide assistance with answering Information Document Requests for both federal and state audits.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Certification: Working toward CPA or MBA.
• Experience: At least 1 year prior co-op or internship experience in tax, prior public or industry accounting experience preferred.
• Computer/Technical: Proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point.
• Understanding of tax return preparation software (preferably CorpTax) helpful.
• This position requires excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills necessary to interact with personnel ranging from staff to more senior management.
• Ability to work both individually and as a team member.
• Ability to work in professional and dynamic environment.
• Demonstrate sound judgment as well as apply logical/critical thought process.

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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. 

Attention search firms and staffing agencies: do not submit unsolicited resumes for this posting.  Fifth Third does not accept resumes from any agency that does not have an active agreement with Fifth Third.  Any unsolicited resumes – no matter how they are submitted – will be considered the property of Fifth Third and Fifth Third will not be responsible for any associated fee.

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