Campus - Accounting Program Intern

Fannie Mae; Washington; On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fannie Mae offers a 10-week Accounting Intern program (June 7 2027-August 13 2027) with a set hourly rate of $33.00 and a potential pathway to full-time opportunities. Openings may be based in Washington, D.C. or Reston, VA offices.

The internship provides hands-on experience in financial reporting, controls, and shared services within the Controllers team. You will work on accounting operations, analyze results, gather financial data, and collaborate with finance partners to support business

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Pursuing or having completed an Accounting degree with strong GPA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support accounting operations and controls as part of the Controllers team.
• Analyze financial results and prepare reports for stakeholders.
• Gather and maintain financial information from finance sources.
• Assist with analytics and projections for financial performance.
• Collaborate with finance partners across the organization.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Adaptability to AI and new tech

Education

Accounting degree/major

Pursuing CPA licensure (preferred)

Tools

Accounting software

AI tools (conceptual)

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 Description

This 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 MAE

Gain 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 MAKE

As 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 TEAM

Minimum Qualifications

• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Academic achievement (preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher)
• Accounting major or minor in current degree program
• Shows curiosity and adaptability in learning and responsibly applying new technologies, including artificial intelligence, to reimagine how we work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting with an expected graduation date of Spring 2028
• Pursuing, or planning to pursue, the educational requirements for CPA licensure
• Strong analytical background
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to contribute to a team atmosphere
• Self-starter, strong business acumen, and results focused
• Superior communication skills, both oral and written
• Fluency and aptitude with technology applications

Enterprise - Controllers Campus Program - Intern

Target Pay Range: $33.00 an hour

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.