Campus – Accounting Program Intern

Fannie Mae; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuter benefit

401(k) plan

Job summary

Fannie Mae invites applications for a 10-week Accounting Intern program in the Controllers team in our Washington, D.C. or Reston, VA offices. The internship offers real-world accounting exposure, mentorship, and exposure to enterprise-scale housing finance operations.

Qualified students will work on finance processes, controls, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration while exploring full-time opportunities after completion.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting with Spring 2028 graduation.
• Pursuing CPA licensure or plan to pursue CPA licensure.
• Strong analytical background and leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Execute accounting and financial operations processes and related controls.
• Analyze accounting results using reports to explain assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, and/or other financial activities and results.
• Gather, document, and maintain financial information from relevant finance and accounting sources.
• Perform analytics and reporting on business and financial information to provide insights to stakeholders, make projections of prospective financial performance and determine appropriate treatment.
• Interact, collaborate, and problem solve directly with finance and key business partners.

Skills

Analytical

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Playing an essential role in the U.S. economy, Fannie Mae is foundational to housing finance. Here, your expertise can help fuel purpose-driven innovation that expands access to homeownership and affordable rental housing across the country. Join Fannie Mae to grow your career and help people find a place to call home.Job DescriptionThis 10-week internship program, ( June 7 2027-August 13 2027 ), offers a set hourly rate of $33.00 an hour and a potential pathway to full-time opportunities with Fannie Mae .This position has multiple openings and may be based in our Washington, D.C. (Midtown Center) or Reston, VA (Reston Town Center) office.WHY STUDENTS CHOOSE FANNIE MAEGain hands-on experience as a real contributor working on projects and business challenges that help shape the future of housing finance.Build your career at a company that combines enterprise-scale impact with a mission-driven culture focused on creating opportunities for people and communities nationwide.Work in a technology-enabled environment that encourages curiosity, innovation, and the responsible use of emerging tools, including artificial intelligence.Collaborate with experienced professionals and cross-functional teams solving complex business and technology challenges.Benefit from professional development opportunities, mentorship, networking events, and exposure to leaders across the company.Develop in-demand skills through meaningful work, training, and real-world experience in a collaborative and supportive environment.Make an impact from day one while helping support one of the most important sectors of the U.S. economy.Access benefits available to program participants, including Fannie Mae’s commuter benefit and 401(k) plan through Fidelity.THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKEAs an Accounting Intern on our Controllers team within our finance department, you will have the opportunity to support finance functions in operational accounting, reporting, internal controls over financial reporting and finance operational risk, tax, as well as product support in our shared services organization.Examples of intern tasks and projects include:Execute accounting and financial operations processes and related controls.Analyze accounting results using reports to explain assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, and/or other financial activities and results.Gather, document, and maintain financial information from relevant finance and accounting sources.Perform analytics and reporting on business and financial information to provide insights to stakeholders, make projections of prospective financial performance and determine appropriate treatment.Interact, collaborate, and problem solve directly with finance and key business partners.THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAMMinimum QualificationsAuthorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorshipAcademic achievement (preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher)Accounting major or minor in current degree programShows curiosity and adaptability in learning and responsibly applying new technologies, including artificial intelligence, to reimagine how we work.Preferred QualificationsCurrently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting with an expected graduation date of Spring 2028Pursuing, or planning to pursue, the educational requirements for CPA licensureStrong analytical backgroundDemonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to contribute to a team atmosphereSelf-starter, strong business acumen, and results focusedSuperior communication skills, both oral and writtenFluency and aptitude with technology applicationsEnterprise – Controllers Campus Program – InternTarget Pay Range: $33.00 an hour#LI-DNIQualificationsEducation:The future is what you make it to be. Discover compelling opportunities at Fanniemae.com/careers.For most roles, employees are expected to work onsite on a regular basis at their designated office location. In-office work cadence is determined by your manager. Proximity within a reasonable commute to your designated office location is preferred unless the job is noted as open to remote.Fannie Mae is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital or parental status, or any other protected factor. Fannie Mae is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, unless to do so would cause undue hardship to the company. If you need assistance using our online system and/or you need a reasonable accommodation related to the hiring/application process, please complete this form .The hiring range for this role is set forth below. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here .Requisition compensation: 0to 0