About the role#
This internship provides experience within the Disney Tax department. You will work across areas such as state income tax, corporate income tax, and indirect taxes like property or sales and use tax. This is a full-time, six-month position running from January 2027 through June 2027.
What you'll do#
- Gather and analyze financial, tax, and operational data while performing calculations.
- Prepare workpapers for tax returns, provisions, forecasts, audits, and special projects.
- Assist with federal, state, Canadian, property, sales and use, and gross receipts tax compliance.
- Research tax matters and monitor regulatory developments.
- Help prepare responses to tax notices or audit requests.
- Reconcile tax activity to the general ledger and generate reports.
- Collaborate with partners in Technology, Finance, Controllership, and Accounting to resolve issues and gather requirements.
- Identify process improvements, automation opportunities, and data solutions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program for Accounting, Finance, Tax, Data Analytics, Economics, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with Excel features like PivotTables and XLOOKUP or VLOOKUP.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and a willingness to ask questions.
- Previous coursework or experience in tax compliance, accounting, or financial analysis.
- Interest in pursuing a CPA certification.
- Must be at least 18 years of age with unrestricted work authorization.
- Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a previous Disney internship or College Program.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site role based in Celebration, Florida.
- The position is full-time, requiring approximately 40 hours per week.
- You must provide your own housing and transportation.
- While the role is on-site, it requires a reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace for days you may work from home.
About The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company operates as a diversified international media and entertainment enterprise. Its business segments include Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. The company produces movies, television programs, and consumer products while managing theme parks and resorts. It maintains headquarters in Burbank, California, and employs over 193,000 people.
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