Internship – Accounting & Reporting (Summer 2027)

Universal Studios; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Destinations & Experiences Internship Program in Orlando offers hands-on experience in accounting and financial reporting. Interns will work with internal partners to ensure accuracy, develop financial analysis, and support technical accounting research.

Responsibilities include assisting with month-end close, journal entries, GL reconciliations, and preparing reports. The program emphasizes communication and presentation skills, with in-person collaboration at our Orlando offices.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree with senior status or higher.
• Minimum GPA 2.8; transcript required at application.
• Preferred major: Accounting or related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare close calendars for communication to business units.
• Troubleshoot accounting variance errors & discrepancies.
• Use departmental expertise to respond to inquiries from internal & external clients.
• Assist in coordination of interim & period-end close tasks and reporting.
• Prepare journal entries and G/L reconciliations.
• Research technical accounting topics as the need arises.
• Learn various incidental tasks to develop moderate spreadsheet and analytical expertise.
• Use available technology to automate manual processes.
• Participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities per policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Multitasking

AI prompting

Process automation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor or Graduate degree (in progress)

GPA 2.8 or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Universal Destinations & Experiences Internship Program:

• Applications Close: October 26, 2026 at 11:55PM ET. Submit your application as soon as possible – don’t delay!
• Summer 2027 Program Dates: Approximately May 2027 – August 2027.

JOB SUMMARY

This internship will include multiple learning and growth opportunities. The intern will work alongside internal partners to ensure accuracy of Universal Orlando Accounting & Financial Reporting. Support management in developing financial analysis, reporting, and technical accounting research. Other learning opportunities include analyzing leases and general ledger accounts, assisting with financial statement compilation, assisting in the preparation of quarterly financial review presentations, preparing G/L reconciliations, posting journal entries, and coordinating month-end close tasks. In addition, this intern will refine communication and presentation skills. Prepare responses to internal & external audit inquiries (as needed).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare close calendars for communication to business units.
• Troubleshoot accounting variance errors & discrepancies.
• Use departmental expertise to respond to inquiries from internal & external clients.
• Assist in coordination of interim & period-end close tasks and reporting.
• Prepare journal entries and G/L reconciliations.
• Research technical accounting topics as the need arises.
• Learn various incidental tasks that will help develop moderate spreadsheet and analytical expertise.
• Use available technology to automate manual processes.
• Understand and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training, and Team Member involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• In pursuit of a Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution with current class standing of Senior or above.
• Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA is required.
• A transcript is required upon application.

PREFERRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Preferred majors include: Accounting or a related field.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, accounting principles, research, financial analysis, AI prompting, and process automation preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking skills are also preferred.

Please note the following:

• This internship will be an in-person experience, based in our Orlando offices.
• Interns must be currently pursuing a degree at an accredited university, and must have a graduation date later than August 2027.
• Universal Orlando does not provide housing. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.
• All of our internships are paid, and you may also qualify for housing financial assistance if applicable. The Recruiter will provide specific eligibility details.

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