Tax Undergraduate 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 internship is an evergreen application pathway for opportunities in State Income Tax, Indirect Tax (including property tax, sales and use tax, and gross receipts tax), and Corporate Income Tax. Placement is determined by the recruiting and hiring teams based on the candidate’s qualifications, interests, and business needs; applying does not guarantee consideration for every area.

This is a full-time, six-month internship in the Orlando, Florida area from January 2027 through June 2027. The position is on-site, with some days potentially worked from home. Interns must be available for approximately 40 hours per week and provide their own housing and reliable transportation. A working, reliable internet connection and a quiet, dedicated workspace are required for any days worked from home.

Depending on the assigned tax area, the intern may gather and analyze financial, tax, and operational data; perform calculations; prepare workpapers; assist with tax compliance; research tax matters and developments; reconcile tax activity; collaborate with cross-functional partners; support process improvements and documentation; and respond to requests involving tax data, reports, systems, and projects.

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing an undergraduate degree and taking at least one class when applying, or currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship. Candidates must be at least 18, have unrestricted work authorization, and not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program. The pay rate in Florida is $23.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided depending on the level and position offered.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Data Analytics, Economics, or a related field, and taking at least one class at the time of application; alternatively, currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Unrestricted work authorization.
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program.
• Interest in tax, finance, and process improvement.
• Solid analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with willingness to ask questions and learn.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, and ability to learn new systems and tools quickly.
• Fully available to work full-time hours, approximately 40 hours per week, for the internship duration.
• Able to provide own housing and reliable transportation for the internship duration.
• For days worked from home, able to provide a working, reliable internet connection and a quiet, dedicated workspace.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with 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 or regulatory developments, and help prepare responses to tax notices or audit requests.
• Reconcile tax activity to the general ledger and generate reports supporting 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, depending on the level and position offered.

What This Job Offers

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