Tax Undergraduate Intern, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is offering a Tax Undergraduate Intern position for Spring 2027 in Orlando, FL. This six-month, full-time internship provides hands-on experience across tax areas including state, corporate, indirect, and property taxes.

You will gather data, perform tax calculations, and support compliance activities in a collaborative environment. As an undergraduate student in accounting, finance, or related field, you will work approximately 40 hours per week on-site, with potential

Qualifications

• Enrolled in undergrad accounting/finance or related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in MS Office; able to learn new tools.
• Willing to work full-time for six months on-site in Orlando.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze financial, tax, and operational data; prepare workpapers.
• Assist with tax estimates, returns, payments, and compliance.
• Research tax compliance matters and respond to notices.
• Reconcile tax activity to GL and generate reports.
• Collaborate with Tax, Technology, Finance, Controllership, and other teams.
• Identify process improvements and support data solutions.
• Provide responsive data and report support for tax requests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Tax Undergraduate Intern, Spring 2027

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 ofage
• 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-timehours (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.