Finance – Accounting – Associate

Job Description

Finance – Accounting – Associate | Fannie Mae

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Fannie Mae, located at a designated office location with a hybrid work cadence. Fannie Mae plays an essential role in the U.S. economy, foundational to housing finance. In this position, your accounting expertise directly contributes to 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.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, designated office location
• Pay: $79000–$97000 yearly
• Team: Operational accounting team
• Mission: This person assists in analyzing business transactions and financial information to maintain accurate records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, and other financial activities.
• Tech Stack: Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Gather: Gather, document, and maintain financial information from relevant finance and accounting sources.
• Prepare: Prepare and review journal entries and supporting documentation in accordance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Analyze: Analyze business and financial information to determine appropriate accounting treatment and record results with support from team and manager.
• Support: Support month-end and year-end close processes, including reporting and account certifications.
• Ensure: Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor degree in Accounting.
• Experience: 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.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel; strong analytical skills; strong communication skills.
• Bonus: CPA or CPA Eligible; ability to resolve issues and exceptions in a timely and professional manner; shows curiosity and adaptability in learning and responsibly applying new technologies, including artificial intelligence.