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Accountant
Fannie Mae
Washington, DC, United States
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Description
THE COMPANY
Are you interested in helping solve today's most critical housing challenges? In simplest terms, Fannie Mae serves the people who house America. We work at the heart of housing by providing reliable, affordable mortgage financing in all markets at all times, buying loans that banks and other lenders originate, so they can fund new loans. This gives more people the opportunity to buy, refinance, or rent homes and apartments. Creating these opportunities is what drives the people who work at Fannie Mae.
For more information about Fannie Mae, visit http://www.fanniemae.com/progress
JOB INFORMATION
Under limited supervision, compile, consolidate, and analyze accounting and finance information for production of financial reports and statements. Ensure that documentation and process flows are complete, current, and accessible. Perform research and analyses requested by management.
KEY JOB FUNCTIONS
• Prepare journal entries, reconcile sub-ledgers, and complete extracts for report distribution. Produce monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting.
• Reconcile and adjust various general ledger accounts and/or bank statements. Ensure accurate, complete, and timely transaction processing. Bring inconsistencies and problems to the attention of management.
• Perform moderately complex analyses.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers.
• Assist in testing and implementing changes to accounting functions and processes necessary to comply with changes in accounting regulations.
• Recommend technological enhancements.
• May serve as point of contact for accounts payable or accounts receivable transactions.
• May perform moderately complex accounting projects or participate as a team member on more complex projects.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required
CERTIFICATION
• CPA
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
• 2+ years of related experience
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
• CPA or CPA in progress preferred.
• Public accounting or consulting experience preferred.
• Understanding of the monthly close process. Previous operational accounting experience in a large company setting preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with resolving issues and exceptions in a timely and professional manner.
• Financial services experience preferred
EMPLOYMENT
As a condition of employment with Fannie Mae, any successful job applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and to successfully complete a background investigation, which may also include a credit check for positions in some areas of our business.
Fannie Mae is an Equal Opportunity Employer.