Intern - Manufacturing Accounting Intern

Descripción del puesto:

Internship Dates: May 26 - July 31
Internship Location: Tampa, Florida
At Fanatics Commerce, we're more than just a leader in licensed sports merchandise - we're a team united by a relentless passion for our fans and a commitment to innovation. We live by our BOLD Leadership principles: We Build Championship Teams, we're Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you're ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.
About the role:
The Cost Accounting Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting inventory accounting and financial reporting within a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. This role provides exposure to technical accounting, inventory valuation, and cross-functional collaboration with supply chain and finance partners, offering a strong foundation in operational accounting and financial analysis.
Responsibilities:
* Support the inventory accounting team with technical accounting tasks, including 3PL inventory reconciliations, inventory valuation work, and month-end close activities.
* Assist in financial reporting for inventory-related accounts by preparing schedules, updating reports, and ensuring data accuracy across systems.
* Contribute to the development and maintenance of inventory accounting policies, controls, and documentation.
* Participate in valuation analyses, including inventory revaluations and standard cost updates
* Help with financial diligence and integration activities related to inventory when applicable.
* Observe and learn from experienced accounting and supply chain professionals to understand end-to-end inventory flows.
* Complete assigned project tasks and actively participate in team discussions to support ongoing initiatives.
* Prepare clear written summaries or financial analyses that communicate findings, discrepancies, and recommendations.
* Run and analyze inventory related reports
* Assist with accruals for inventory-related expenses
* Support balance sheet reconciliations for inventory and related accounts, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
* Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and follow through to completion with accuracy and attention to detail.
Requirements:
* Pursuing or completed a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or the equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience
* Preferred Cumulative GPA: 3.3
* Preferred Major GPA: 3.3
* General understanding and application knowledge of accounting rules under US GAAP
* Prior work experience in technical accounting, financial reporting, or deal work is preferred
* Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage, prioritize, and effectively meet deadlines
* Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth and often ambiguous environments