Accounting Program Intern

Fannie Mae

Accounting intern supporting operational accounting, reporting, controls, tax, and finance analytics at Fannie Mae. Contributing to housing finance innovation and affordable homeownership access.

Posted 8/19/2026internshipWashington, D.C. • Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills and financial acumen while supporting operational accounting, reporting, and internal controls. Proficient in collaborating with finance and business partners to provide insights and projections on financial performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Accounting MajorCPA Licensure RequirementsFinancial ReportingAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Operational AccountingFinancial ReportingFinancial AnalysisTax Liability AnalysisFinancial Performance Projections

Soft Skills

CuriosityAdaptabilityLeadershipTeam CollaborationResults Focus

Tools & Technologies

Technology ApplicationsArtificial Intelligence

Industry Keywords

Internal ControlsFinance Operational RiskStakeholder InsightsFinancial Activities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Spring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support finance functions in operational accounting, reporting, internal controls over financial reporting, finance operational risk, tax, and product support
Execute accounting and financial operations processes and related controls
Analyze accounting results and explain assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, and other financial activities and results
Gather, document, and maintain financial information from finance and accounting sources
Perform analytics and reporting to provide stakeholder insights
Make projections of prospective financial performance and determine appropriate treatment
Interact, collaborate, and problem solve with finance and key business partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Academic achievement, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher
Accounting major or minor in current degree program
Curiosity and adaptability in learning and responsibly applying new technologies, including artificial intelligence
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting with an expected graduation date of Spring 2028
Pursuing, or planning to pursue, the educational requirements for CPA licensure
Strong analytical background
Demonstrated leadership capabilities and ability to contribute to a team atmosphere
Self-starter with strong business acumen and results focus
Superior oral and written communication skills
Fluency and aptitude with technology applications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential pathway to full-time opportunities with Fannie Mae
Hands-on experience and meaningful project work
Professional development opportunities
Mentorship
Networking events
Exposure to leaders across the company
Training and real-world experience
Commuter benefit
401(k) plan through Fidelity
Fannie Mae incentive program eligibility
Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities