Internship – Accounting & Reporting (Summer 2027)

Universal Orlando Resort; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Housing assistance potential

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort is seeking motivated interns for its Universal Destinations & Experiences Internship Program in Orlando. The internship offers hands-on exposure to accounting and financial reporting alongside internal partners, with projects including leases analysis, G/L reconciliations, and journal entries.

The Summer 2027 program runs May through August and emphasizes development of technical accounting research and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor or Graduate degree with Senior status or above.
• Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA required.
• Transcript required upon application.

Responsibilities

• Support accounting and financial reporting tasks.
• Prepare journals and G/L reconciliations.
• Assist in close calendars and month-end processes.
• Develop financial analysis and research.
• Communicate findings to internal partners.

Skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

Communication

Analytical

Multitasking

Problem-solving

AI prompting

Process automation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

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.

Additional Information

• 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.

Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.

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