Tax Graduate Intern, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company • Celebration, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Disney Tax is a fast-paced, dynamic environment offering opportunities to build skills and contribute to the tax professional of the future. This evergreen posting provides one application pathway for graduate students interested in State Income Tax, Indirect Tax (including property tax, sales and use tax, and gross receipts tax), or Corporate Income Tax. Placement depends on the candidate’s qualifications, interests, academic background, and business needs; applying does not guarantee consideration for every area.

This is a full-time, six-month internship in the Orlando, Florida area, running January 2027 through June 2027. Depending on the assigned tax area, the intern will support tax compliance, reporting, research, data analysis, and process-improvement activities. The role is on-site, with some days potentially worked from home, and requires a reliable internet connection and quiet, dedicated workspace for those days. Candidates must provide their own housing and reliable transportation for the program.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited MBA or graduate degree program in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Data Analytics, Economics, or a related field.
• At the time of application, be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree and taking at least one graduate-level class, or currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess unrestricted work authorization.
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program.
• Be fully available to work full-time hours, approximately 40 hours per week, for the duration of the internship.
• Have a strong interest in tax, finance, and process improvement.
• Have strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Show initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a willingness to ask questions and learn.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, and able to learn new systems and tools quickly.
• Provide own housing and reliable transportation for the duration of the internship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with advanced Excel functionality, such as PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, or similar features.
• Previous coursework or experience in tax compliance, accounting, or financial analysis.
• Working towards and/or interested in pursuing a CPA.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze financial, tax, and operational data; perform calculations; and prepare workpapers for tax returns, provisions, forecasts, audits, and special projects.
• Assist with federal, state, Canadian, property, sales and use, and/or gross receipts tax estimates, extensions, returns, payments, and related compliance activities.
• Research tax compliance matters, monitor relevant tax law and regulatory developments, and help prepare responses to tax notices or audit requests.
• Reconcile tax activity to the general ledger and generate reports to support accurate and timely tax reporting.
• Collaborate with Tax, Technology, Finance, Controllership, Accounting, and Financial Systems partners to gather requirements, obtain data, resolve issues, and support business initiatives.
• Identify and support process improvements, automation opportunities, data solutions, and documentation, including standard operating guidelines and user materials.
• Provide responsive support for requests involving tax data, reports, systems, and special projects.

Benefits

• Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern