Target Hiring Range (1): 72000

Target Hiring Range (2): 72000

Company Description

At Fannie Mae, futures are made. The inspiring work we do helps make a home a possibility for millions of homeowners and renters. Every day offers compelling opportunities to impact the future of the housing industry while being part of an inclusive team thriving in an energizing, flexible environment. Here, you'll have access to continuous learning, grow your career, and help create access to fair, affordable housing finance.

This full-time associate role has a set annual gross base salary of $72,000.

Job Description

As an Accounting Associate, you will work with cutting-edge technology on diverse teams that foster innovation and collaboration. We offer an opportunity to receive on-the-job training, gain professional development, and build a wide network of peers, managers, and officers who are experts in their fields.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE

The Accounting Associates Program is a compelling opportunity for recent college graduates to work on the Controllers team within our Finance Division. The team is responsible for all aspects of accounting operations, including the timely and accurate accounting, and reporting of Fannie Mae's loans, mortgage-backed securities, and real estate owned properties, as well as funding and risk management instruments. Here, you will thrive while working on challenging and impactful accounting assignments.

As part of this team, you will engage with highly motivated professionals who seek to continuously learn, grow, and add value to the organization every day. These are talented professionals like yourself - accountants, as well as financial and economic modelers and analysts who perform related financial functions such as pricing valuations, credit reserves, and forecasts of home prices. The work is complex, interesting, and will stretch your knowledge of how a robust accounting system handles an immense number of transactions throughout the life of a mortgage loan. Our comprehensive program provides you with networking events, professional development, and leadership training to help you succeed now and in the future.

Examples of tasks and projects include:

• Partner in assessing operational impacts of key business activities that underlie accounting responsibilities.
• Develop reports to document 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 deep 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, including finance, accounting, and legal teams, as well as internal and external auditors.
• Design and execute accounting and financial operations processes and related controls.

ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT YOU'LL RECEIVE

At Fannie Mae, Associates have the opportunity to access the learning resources and employee network to start their career strong. Take advantage of the chance to deepen your industry knowledge, understand our culture, and learn from experts in various fields. During your first year at Fannie Mae, you can expect:

• Access to our mentorship program through Fannie Mae's Young Professionals Employee Resource Group to gain valuable guidance from colleagues.
• Learn more about the housing finance industry and related issues through our Future Housing Leaders program curriculum.
• Invitations to speaker series events to access leaders across the enterprise who will discuss topics relevant to the industry and our company mission.

Qualifications

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Minimum Qualifications

• Be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Academic achievement (preferred GPA of 3.0 or above)
• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, and/or CPA obtained between December 2024 and May 2025 (All Campus Associates will have a start date in July 2025)
• Accounting major or minor in Bachelor's and/or Master's degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical background
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to contribute positively to a team atmosphere
• Self-starter, strong business acumen, attention to detail and results focused
• Superior communication skills, both oral and written
• Fluency and aptitude with technology applications

Additional Information

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Fannie Mae is a flexible hybrid company. We embrace flexibility for our employees to work where they choose, while also providing office space for in-person work if desired. At times, business need may call for on-site collaboration, which means proximity within a reasonable commute to your designated office location is preferred.

Fannie Mae is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, personal appearance, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the application process, email us at [email protected].

The hiring range for this role is set forth on each of our job postings located on Fannie Mae's Career Site. 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.