Campus - Accounting Program Intern

At Fannie Mae, the inspiring work we do helps make a home a possibility for millions of homeowners and renters. Every day offers compelling opportunities to impact the future of the housing industry while being part of a collaborative team thriving in an energizing environment. Here, you will grow your career and help create access to affordable housing finance.

Job Description

This 10-week internship program, beginning in June, offers a set hourly rate of $33.00 an hour. 

With Fannie Mae’s 10-week (June 2026 - August 2026) paid internship program you will be empowered to drive change, lead with creativity, own your career, and make a difference. As a path to our full-time opportunities, you will be a true contributor on a team that fits your skills and interests in a dynamic environment alongside our employees.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE

As an Accounting Intern on our Controllers team within our finance department, you will have the opportunity to support finance functions in operational accounting, reporting, controls, SOX/FORM, tax, as well as product support in our shared services organization.
 

Examples of intern tasks and projects include: 

• Execute accounting and financial operations processes and related controls. 
• Analyze accounting results using reports to explain assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, and/or other financial activities and results.  
• Gather, document, and maintain financial information from relevant finance and accounting sources.  
• Perform analytics and reporting on business and financial information to provide insights to stakeholders, make projections of prospective financial performance and determine appropriate treatment. 
• Interact, collaborate, and problem solve directly with finance and key business partners.

There are 8 openings for this position which can be based in either our Washington, DC (Midtown Center) or Reston, VA (Reston Town Center) offices. 

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Minimum Qualifications

• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship 
• Academic Achievement (preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher)
• Accounting major or minor in current degree program

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting with an expected graduation date of Spring 2027 

• Strong analytical background
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to contribute to a team atmosphere 
• Self-starter, strong business acumen, and results focused
• Superior communication skills, both oral and written

• Fluency and aptitude with technology applications

Enterprise – Controllers Campus Program – Intern

Target Pay Range: $33.00 - $33.00 an hour 

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For most roles, employees are expected to work onsite on a regular basis at their designated office location. In-office work cadence is determined by your manager. Proximity within a reasonable commute to your designated office location is preferred unless the job is noted as open to remote.

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The hiring range for this role is set forth below. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). 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. See more here.

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