Tax Undergraduate Intern, Spring 2027

Walt Disney; Celebration (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

On-site work support

Job summary

Disney Tax is seeking innovative students for a full-time six-month internship in Orlando, FL, January 2027 through June 2027. You'll join one of several tax areas, including State Income Tax, Indirect Tax, and Corporate Income Tax, based on skills and business needs.

Responsibilities include data analysis, tax compliance activities, research, and collaboration across Tax, Technology, and Finance teams. A strong foundation in accounting or tax, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office, is required.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Data Analytics, Economics, or related field.
• Enrolled at a college/university with at least one class remaining in time of posting.
• Willingness to work full-time for six months in Orlando, FL.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze financial, tax, and operational data; prepare workpapers for returns, provisions, forecasts, audits, and special projects.
• Assist with federal/state/canadian/property/sales and use/gross receipts tax estimates, returns, payments, and related compliance.
• Research tax compliance matters and monitor regulatory developments; respond to notices or audit requests.
• Reconcile tax activity to GL and generate reports for accurate tax reporting.
• Collaborate with Tax, Technology, Finance, Controllership, Accounting, and Financial Systems teams to gather data and support initiatives.
• Identify process improvements, automation opportunities, and data solutions; document SOPs and user materials.
• Provide responsive support for tax data requests, reports, systems, and special projects.

Skills

Tax interest

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Undergrad in Accounting/Finance/Tax/Data Analytics/Economics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

PivotTables

XLOOKUP

Job description

About the Role & Program

Disney Tax is a fast-paced, dynamic environment that offers meaningful opportunities to build skills and contribute to the tax professional of the future. We are seeking innovative students who thrive on change, discovery, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

This evergreen posting provides a single application pathway for several tax internship opportunities. Based on your qualifications and interests, you may be considered for one or more of the following areas:

• State Income Tax
• Indirect Tax, including property tax, sales and use tax, and gross receipts tax
• Corporate Income Tax

Placement within a specific tax area will be determined by the recruiting and hiring teams based on your skills, experience, academic background, interests, and current business needs. Applying to this posting does not guarantee consideration for every tax area.

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Orlando, FL area from January 2027 – June 2027.

What You Will Do

Depending on your assigned tax area, responsibilities may include:

• Gathering and analyzing financial, tax, and operational data; performing calculations; and preparing workpapers for tax returns, provisions, forecasts, audits, and special projects.
• Assisting with federal, state, Canadian, property, sales and use, and/or gross receipts tax estimates, extensions, returns, payments, and related compliance activities.
• Researching tax compliance matters, monitoring relevant tax law or regulatory developments, and helping prepare responses to tax notices or audit requests.
• Reconciling tax activity to the general ledger and generating reports to support accurate and timely tax reporting.
• Collaborating with Tax, Technology, Finance, Controllership, Accounting, and Financial Systems partners to gather requirements, obtain data, resolve issues, and support business initiatives.
• Identifying and supporting process improvements, automation opportunities, data solutions, and documentation, including standard operating guidelines and user materials.
• Providing responsive support for requests involving tax data, reports, systems, and special projects.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Interested 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 the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a willingness to ask questions and learn.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint; ability to learn new systems and tools quickly.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 your CPA.

Education

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Data Analytics, Economics, or related field.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting 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

Additional Information:

• Candidate must be fully available to work full-time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship.
• This internship is an on-site position, but also requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace for the days you may work from home.
• Able to provide your own housing and reliable transportation for the duration of the internship program
• We highly encourage applicants to print a copy of this job description so they can refer to it in the event they are selected to move forward in the interview process. Note that it will not be accessible once the posting is closed.

The pay rate for this role in Florida is $23.00 per hour. 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. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.