Accounting & Finance Intern

$54,000 - $82,000/Yr

Unclassified - McLean, VA

Full-time - Intern

Hybrid - McLean, VA

About the position

The Accounting & Finance Intern position at Freddie Mac offers recent and upcoming graduates a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the finance division. This full-time, direct hire role is designed to help interns develop both technical and soft skills while contributing to important projects that enhance the housing finance system. Interns will work in a hybrid environment, spending three days in the office, and will be compensated at a competitive hourly rate.

Responsibilities

• Support accounting activities related to closing the books and producing accurate GAAP financial statements.
• Develop business understanding by reporting on and analyzing data.
• Assist in preparing unbiased financial reports on business performance for internal management.
• Gain an understanding of specialized areas of the Finance Division and related areas of the company.
• Solve complex business problems and find viable solutions.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to execute projects, share knowledge, and build relationships.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Graduation date of December 2025 / May 2026.
• Availability to begin the internship in May 2025.
• Ability to learn new skills/concepts quickly.
• Any experience or background in Finance or Accounting.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under tight timelines with a positive attitude.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in finance or accounting is preferred.

Benefits

• Hourly pay rate of $32/hour.
• Eligibility to participate in the annual incentive program.