Tax Undergraduate Intern, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company • Celebration, FL

2d • 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 several tax internship areas: 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 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, from January 2027 through June 2027. The position is on-site, though it requires a reliable internet connection and a quiet, dedicated workspace for days when working from home may be needed. Interns must provide their own housing and reliable transportation for the program.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree and taking at least one class at the time of application, 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 an interest in tax, finance, and process improvement.
• Demonstrate solid analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
• Be able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Show initiative and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and 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.
• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Data Analytics, Economics, or a related field.
• Provide own housing and reliable transportation for the duration of the internship.

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 toward 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, dependent on the level and position offered.

What This Job Offers

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