• State Income Tax Graduate Intern, Spring

    The Walt Disney Company (Celebration, FL)


    About the Role & Program

     

    Disney Tax is a fast-paced, dynamic environment.  Disney Tax Operations is a key component that provides team members with varied opportunities which build skills and empower the tax professional of the future.  We want innovative team members who thrive on change and discovery.  This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact through meaningful change.

     

    This internship is a** **full-time, six-month** **commitment in the** **Orlando, FL** **area from** **January 2026 – June 2026.

     

    What You Will Do

     

    This role is part of the Income Tax group within Tax Operations. Key responsibilities of the internship include:

     

    Assisting in the preparation of the company’s state income tax returns for all worldwide business units

     

    Gathering and analyzing data, performing computations, and preparing work papers for tax returns, provisions, forecasts and projects

     

    Preparing state income tax estimates, extensions and returns for a diverse group of businesses conducting multi-national operations

     

    Collaborating with tax, business and accounting partners to obtain data necessary for tax calculations and reporting

     

    Researching income tax compliance-related issues

     

    Identifying tax process enhancements and automation opportunities

     

    Analyzing and preparing responses to state notices

     

    Acting as an embedded team member within Disney’s Corporate Tax Center of Excellence (COE)

     

    Drafting user manuals for the department to outline Standard Operating Guidelines

     

    Required Qualifications & Skills

     

    Process Improvement mind set (Tech Savvy)

     

    Intermediate Excel – Previous experience with v-lookups, pivot tables, power pivot

     

    Proficient in MS Office Suite and Adobe (able to edit and merge pdf files)

     

    Strong ability to learn new computer programs quickly

     

    Able to multi-task and possess strong time management skills

     

    Adaptable to change, easily pivots

     

    Team player who enjoys working in a highly collaborative environment

     

    Strong analytical thinker that is not afraid to ask questions when needed

     

    Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

    Preferred Qualifications

    Some familiarity/knowledge of:

    SAP

    OneSource Income Tax

     

    Research Institute of America (RIA) or similar research software

     

    Alteryx

     

    Co-Pilot

    Education

    Currently enrolled in a** **GRADUATE** **degree program in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Data Analytics or other 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 GRADUATE degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR a graduate student 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 provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information** **click here

     

    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 $30.40 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.

     

    **Job ID:** 10130478

    **Location:** Celebration,Florida

    **Job Posting Company:** The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)

     

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