Senior Equipment Finance Tax Specialist

Fifth Third Bank; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank is seeking an Equipment Finance Tax Specialist to review complex commercial lease transactions for sales and property tax compliance. You will work across multi-jurisdictional environments, provide tax research, and support corporate tax and leasing teams to mitigate risk.

The role emphasizes tax compliance, accounting coordination, and vendor management, with a base pay range and incentive plan in a large regional bank setting.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of accounting and/or compliance tax experience.
• Experience in the leasing industry (or comparable complex tax).
• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree in Business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance: review leases and assign accurate tax codes.
• Tax Accounting: coordinate with Finance and Corporate Tax for accurate reporting.
• Support audits: respond to tax audit requests and resolve disputes.
• Liaise with vendors and other departments on tax matters.
• Assist with due diligence and amended returns as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service orientation

Analytical ability

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

InfoLease

CCH

Job description

Fifth Third Bank is seeking an Equipment Finance Tax Specialist to review complex commercial lease transactions for sales and property tax compliance. You will work across multi-jurisdictional environments, provide tax research, and support corporate tax and leasing teams to mitigate risk.

The role emphasizes tax compliance, accounting coordination, and vendor management, with a base pay range and incentive plan in a large regional bank setting.