James Schatz
About James Schatz
James Schatz is a SEC Scholars Intern in the Division of Trading and Markets at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from Gonzaga University and has previous experience as an Accounting Intern at Parker Aerospace and as a Head Instructor at Next Step Archery.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
James Schatz currently serves as an SEC Scholars Intern in the Division of Trading and Markets at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He has been in this role since 2024, contributing to various projects and initiatives within the division. This internship provides him with valuable experience in regulatory practices and market operations.
Education and Expertise
James Schatz is pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Accounting and Finance at Gonzaga University, where he has been enrolled from 2022 to 2025. Prior to this, he completed an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Business at Cascadia College from 2020 to 2022. His educational background equips him with a solid foundation in financial principles and business practices.
Previous Work Experience
James Schatz has held multiple positions that have contributed to his professional development. He worked as an Accounting Intern at Parker Aerospace in 2022 for three months and again in 2023 for two months, both in Kent, Washington. Additionally, he served as the Head Instructor at Next Step Archery from 2019 to 2022 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington, where he gained leadership and instructional experience.
Internship at Parker Aerospace
During his time at Parker Aerospace, James Schatz completed two internships in accounting. His first internship took place in 2022, lasting three months, followed by a second internship in 2023 for two months. These internships provided him with practical experience in accounting processes and financial reporting within the aerospace industry.