Finance - Accounting - Associate

Fannie Mae

Reston, USonsite$79k/yrPosted Aug 6, 2026
Posting intelligenceActively listed

Skills

excel

About the role

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)

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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.

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. here.

Requisition compensation: 79000 to 97000

Compensation

This Finance role pays $79k/yr. Within typical range for finance roles in United States.

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