Why Fanatics:
- Logical fit with my interests and goals
- Offering internship for students seeking a degree in accounting
- Located in Jacksonville, FL
- 89% approval rate of CEO, Doug Mack
The Company:
- Founded in 1996
- Leader in sports merchandise across the globe
- Top 50 Internet Retailer Company
- Multiple web domains (fanatics, fansedge, and kitbag)
- Over 300 stores
- Merchandise from all major professional sports
- Partnerships with LSU and the University of Texas
The Details:
- Fanatics has about 5,000 employees
- Fanatics brings in about $2 Billion in revenue each year
- Biggest competitor is Lids
The Internship:
Qualifications:
- Seeking degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3.0 GPA
- Available to work from January-June in Jacksonville, Fl
- Possessing a love for sports
Responsibilities:
- Journalize transactions relating to monthly closings
- Review statements, conduct analysis, prepare schedules
- Support crucial projects
- Assist with the implementation of new company policies
How I fit with Fanatics:
- Currently seeking a degree in Accounting with over a 3.0 GPA
- Background in sports dating back to my childhood
- Team-work oriented
- Fast-paced worker
Conclusion
- Discovered Fanatics while researching potential internships
- Fanatics is a large sports merchandise retail company
- Each year, Fanatics earns $2 Billion in revenue through over 300 stores
- Currently, Fanatics is looking to hire an accounting intern to assist with operations during the accounting "busy" season