General Accountant III, Debt & Derivatives

THE COMPANY

Fannie Mae exists to expand affordable housing and bring global capital to local communities in order to serve the U.S. housing market. Today, our focus is on preventing foreclosures, making mortgages and rental housing as affordable as possible, and supporting the housing recovery. We are rapidly building and realigning our company to better serve the market as we support the Administration's Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan.

Join our dedicated, diverse, high-performing workforce and put your unique talents to good use as we work with our partners to advance our nation's housing recovery.

For more information about Fannie Mae and our career opportunities, visit www.fanniemae.com

JOB INFORMATION

Apply comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, concepts, practices, and standards in performing complex duties related to preparing and analyzing financial information to record transactions, prepare reports, and review and verify accuracy. Work with consultants, auditors, and others to analyze and provide information on operational, reporting, or system impact related to policy changes and new products. Contribute to special projects. May train staff.

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS

Compile, review, analyze, and record financial information to the general ledger. Complete monthly closings.

Prepare balance sheet and profit and loss statements, consolidated financial statements, and other accounting schedules and reports.

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations to ensure general ledger account information is accurate, consistent, traceable, and auditable.

Execute and manage timely, accurate transactions.

Identify control weaknesses, communicate to management, and participate in making remedial changes to tighten and enhance controls.

Design and produce reports.

Conduct research and analyses.

Provide requested information to auditors, consultants, and others on significant matters requiring coordination.

May design, modify, install, and/or maintain accounting systems to ensure adequate recognition of financial transactions.

May perform moderately complex accounting projects or participate as a team member on highly complex projects.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent required

 Certifications

• CPA

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• 4-6 years or equivalent experience

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• BA in Finance or Accounting with knowledge of financial instruments. 
• 5 plus years of Big 4 or large financial company experience.
• Strong analytical skills and pay attention to details.
• Prior accounting system implementation experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of database structure and SQL is a plus.
• Experience with Summit trading system is a plus.

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.