Finance - Accounting - Associate

Posted 3 Days Ago
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2 Locations
Hybrid
79K-97K Annually
Entry level
Financial Services
The Role
Supports operational accounting by gathering financial data, preparing journal entries, analyzing transactions and results, assisting with month-end and year-end close, supporting audits, preparing financial reports, executing controls, ensuring compliance, and improving accounting processes and data quality.
Summary Generated by Built In

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

  • Bachelor degree in Accounting 

  • Public accounting, consulting and/or financial services experience 

  • 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 skills with the ability to interact and collaborate with employees at all levels, including management

  • 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:

Bachelor's Level Degree (Required)

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:

79000

to

97000

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel
  • CPA or CPA eligibility
  • Public accounting, consulting, or financial services experience
  • 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 skills, including collaboration with employees at all levels
  • Curiosity and adaptability in learning and applying new technologies, including artificial intelligence

Fannie Mae Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fannie Mae and has not been reviewed or approved by Fannie Mae.

  • Retirement Support Employer 401(k) contributions are highlighted as a standout, alongside programs like student‑loan repayment and financial‑wellness resources. These offerings signal strong long‑term savings support.
  • Parental & Family Support Generous paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and backup caregiving options are part of the package. These benefits demonstrate robust support for growing families and caregivers.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Generous PTO, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time are emphasized. This breadth supports work‑life balance and schedule flexibility.

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The Company
HQ: Washington, DC
10,886 Employees
Year Founded: 1938

What We Do

Fannie Mae serves the people who house America. We are a leading source of financing for mortgage lenders, providing access to affordable mortgage financing in all markets at all times. Our financing makes sustainable homeownership and workforce rental housing a reality for millions of Americans. We also help make possible the popular 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage, which provides homeowners with stable, predictable mortgage payments over the life of the loan. Our tools and resources help homebuyers, homeowners, and renters understand their housing options. We put our customers and partners at the center of everything we do. We apply our experience and expertise to deliver innovative solutions to help our customers succeed. At Fannie Mae, our people pour their hearts into everything they do. Because we know it makes a real difference in others’ lives. We are committed to moving forward with our partners to build a stronger, safer, more efficient housing finance system. Join us to help shape the future of housing: http://fanniemae.com/careers.

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