Finance - Accounting - Associate

The Fannie Mae; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Fannie Mae is seeking an Finance - Accounting - Associate to analyze transactions and maintain records of assets, liabilities, P&L, tax, and other financial activities. You will prepare journal entries, document processes, and support month-end close while ensuring controls and compliance.

Ideal candidates have CPA eligibility, a bachelor’s degree, and experience in public accounting or large corporate settings, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools.
• CPA or CPA-eligible certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required for accounting roles.
• Public accounting or large-corp experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Gather, document, and maintain financial information from sources.
• Prepare and review journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Analyze financial information to determine accounting treatment.
• Analyze financial results to support business decisions.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes and audits.
• Develop reports documenting assets, liabilities, P&L, tax, and other results.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality and efficiency.

Skills

Advanced Excel

CPA or CPA Eligible

Public accounting experience

Operational accounting experience

Monthly close process

Analytical & communication skills

Curiosity with AI tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

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

As a valued colleague on our operational accounting team, you will assist in analyzing business transactions and financial information to determine and maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, and other financial activities.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE

The Finance - Accounting - Associate role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:

• Gather, document, and maintain financial information from relevant finance and accounting sources.
• Prepare and review journal entries and supporting documentation in accordance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Analyze business and financial information to determine appropriate accounting treatment and record results with support from team and manager.
• Analyze financial results to ensure accuracy and support business decisions.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including reporting and account certifications.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Develop reports to document assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, and/or other financial results.
• Execute accounting and financial operations processes and related controls.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, data quality, and process effectiveness.

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Desired Experiences

• Advanced proficiency in excel
• CPA or CPA Eligible
• Bachelors Level Degree (Required)
• Public accounting, consulting and/or financial servicesexperience
• Previous operational accounting experience in a large company setting
• Strong understanding of the monthly accounting close process
• Ability to resolve issues and exceptions in a timely and professional manner
• Strong analytical and communication skillswith the ability tointeract andcollaboratewith employees at all levels, includingmanagement
• Shows curiosity and adaptability in learning and responsibly applying new technologies, including artificial intelligence, to reimagine how we work

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Qualifications

Education

Bachelors Level Degree (Required)

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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.

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.

Requisition compensation:

79000

to

97000