Equipment Finance Tax Specialist

Fifth Third Bank

. Conduct sales and property tax review and analysis on pending leases and provide accurate tax codes for new lease requests .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeCincinnati • Ohio • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $71,100 - $145,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in sales and property tax compliance, with a strong focus on regulatory research, audit support, and customer service. Proficient in coordinating tax-related processes and improving data accuracy for effective financial reporting.

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Sales And Property Tax ComplianceRegulatory ResearchCustomer Service OrientationAccounting And ReconciliationTax Audit Support

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Hard Skills

Sales Tax ReviewProperty Tax AnalysisTax Code ApplicationInternal AuditsData ReportingTax ReconciliationLease DocumentationDispute ResolutionFinancial AnalysisTax Filing

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAnalytical Ability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office ProductsInfoLeaseCCH

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate's DegreeCMI Designation

Industry Keywords

Leasing IndustrySales TaxProperty TaxCompliance TaxSOX Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct sales and property tax review and analysis on pending leases and provide accurate tax codes for new lease requests
Perform post-booking internal audits of new lease setup
Review and research regulatory and statutory changes to sales tax and property tax law
Research state regulations related to tax issues during dispute resolution
Facilitate sales and property tax refunds with customers
Maintain and improve sales tax resources for the commercial leasing sales force
Provide tax guidance during the lease documentation process
Coordinate sales tax amendment requests with the Corporate Sales Tax team
Support responses to sales tax audit requests from taxing authorities
Manage the property tax vendor relationship, asset data, returns, billing issues, collections and annual SOX reviews
Coordinate amended returns or appeals related to property tax disputes or double assessments
Assist with acquisitions and due diligence requirements
Improve data accuracy and reporting capabilities
Coordinate with Finance and Corporate Tax teams on accounting and reconciliation
Facilitate sales tax reconciliation for the syndicated portfolio
Compile sales tax data for periodic filings on serviced syndication accounts
Support automation and integration projects for syndication account tax reporting
Prepare monthly property tax reconciliation, journal entries and RSR as necessary
Research customer disputes and recommend resolutions
Assist with customer account payment application issues
Support commercial staff and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

7-10 years of accounting and/or compliance tax experience
Experience in the leasing industry or comparable
Associate's degree required
Knowledge of Sales & Use or Property Tax compliance
Excellent communication skills
Strong Customer Service Orientation
Excellent analytical ability
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
InfoLease or CCH experience is a plus
Working toward CMI designation or other related certification in compliance tax field is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive compensation plan based on company, line of business and/or individual performance
Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, emotional and social well-being