Finance - Accounting - Lead Associate

Fannie Mae•Washington, DC

2d•$109,000 - $142,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 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. THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE The Finance - Accounting – Lead 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:

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

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.

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