Finance - Accounting - Associate (Open To Remote)

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 will grow your career and help create access to fair, affordable housing finance.

As a valued colleague on our 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

Responsibilities

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

• Analyze financial results to ensure accuracy and support business decisions.
• Interact, collaborate, and problem solve with key business partners, including finance, accounting, and legal teams, as well as internal and external auditors.  
• Execute accounting and financial operations processes and related controls. Owning portions of the monthly financial close process, such as ensuring subledger systems appropriately record transactions into the general ledger.
• Gather, document, and maintain financial information from relevant finance and accounting sources.
• Develop reports to document assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, and/or other financial activities and results.
• Analyze business and financial information to determine appropriate accounting treatment and record results with support from team and manager.

Qualifications

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Required Experience

• Advanced proficiency in excel
• 2+ years of related experience

Desired Experiences

• Ability to resolve issues and exceptions in a timely and professional manner  
• Bachelor degree or equivalent
• Previous operational accounting experience in a large company setting  
• Strong understanding of the monthly close process 
• Certified as a public accountant (CPA) or functional equivalent  
• Area of study in Accounting, Business, Finance or Economics   
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to interact and collaborate with employees at all levels, including management  
• Public accounting, consulting and/or financial services experience

Additional Information

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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.