Summer 2024 Accounting Internships

Fanatics

Feb 20

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Accounting & Tax
Tampa, +1

Requirements

Must have completed Junior year in an accredited College/University Accounting Program
Must have completed intermediate Accounting I & II coursework
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Word, PowerPoint; including Intermediate Excel skills (ability to use functions such pivot tables, lookups, IF statements, etc.)
GPA 3.5 or higher strongly preferred
Previous professional experience bookkeeping/Accounting a plus

Responsibilities

Provide accounting, processing, and analytical support for accounting activities.
Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: collection, tracking, analyzing, reporting and reconciliation of accounting activity on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
Assists with month-end close process including preparation of various journal entries and accruals of assigned areas
Assist with preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations
Aggregate sales and royalty information from various systems and sources ensuring completeness and accuracy
Provide support to finance, licensing, and other internal business partners, and obtain a working knowledge of all reporting requirements by partner/ league/ agency
Monitor and address payment discrepancies, scrutinize credit card charges, and document returns
Communicate with clients regarding payments, refunds, and statements
Demonstrate prioritization skills for key tasks and projects
Actively seek professional guidance and constructive feedback, and display a desire to gain industry knowledge
Be curious, analytical, and show both creativity and individual initiative while approaching problems with a solution-seeking mindset
Demonstrate Fanatics core values and maintain an environment of mutual respect and collaboration
Additional duties as assigned by business vertical Manager:
Develop in-depth knowledge of systems, data, and reporting tools as well as understanding of the business processes related to assigned general ledger accounts, including transaction flow
Assist with audit requests from our external auditors
Generate accounting reports for senior management presentations on the topics of royalties and revenue share
Track payments related to tax preparation and actively pursue return resolutions
Guarantee timely delivery of financial statements to all clients
Verify the precision of financial statements, ensuring accuracy in the final figures
Aid in balancing the budget for the office/department

Fanatics

Technology

Industry

10,001+

Employees

Mission & Purpose

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The company ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximizes the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally by offering innovative products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans, a global partner network with over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes, celebrities, colleges, and college conferences, and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail business stores.