Finance - Accounting - Lead Associate

Fannie Mae • Washington, DC

1d • $109,000 - $142,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a valued contributor to our team, you will advise on how to use various data sources to design and develop reports that meet required formats or expected standards, and follow a reporting cadence. In this role, you will verify reports to ensure information is accurate and descriptive of the data, and that they fulfill the business need.

Requirements

• 4 years of Relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or Economics
• Strong proficiency in Excel is required; includes proficiency with vlookup, pivot, sumifs functions as well as ability to import, reconcile, and validate complex data from multiple sources

Nice To Haves

• Certified as a public accountant (CPA) or functional equivalent
• 4+ years of experience in public accounting, consulting and/or financial services with previous accounting operations experience is strongly preferred
• Secondary mortgage market experience and strong understanding of the loan life cycle (e.g., acquisition, securitization, liquidation) is strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of the monthly close process
• Ability to resolve issues and exceptions in a timely and professional manner; must be able to identify opportunities to streamline and automate

Responsibilities

• Review financial information from relevant finance and accounting sources.
• Synthesize analysis of business and financial information to determine appropriate accounting treatment and record results with support from team and manager.
• Design reports and implement reporting processes to document financial results.
• Interpret analysis and explanations of financial results to ensure accuracy and support business decisions.
• Design and execute accounting and financial operations processes and related controls.
• Operate in a lead role within the team which may include training and providing leadership to staff.
• Assist the Accounting Manager and/or Director in team planning, assignments, and other duties as needed.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees