Imagine working side-by-side with industry leaders in your field of study. Imagine building upon the skills you’ve learned in the classroom through real-world hands-on work experience. Now imagine yourself in a Professional Internship with Disney Corporate. When your extraordinary talents, our renowned legacy and the promise of an even brighter future unite, just imagine the stories you could be part of!
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.
At The Walt Disney Company, everyone belongs! We want our employees to be themselves as this diversity promotes creativity, innovation, and overall helps us better serve our Disney guests and employees. Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture is unwavering, and we take great pride in the culture we’ve created. We invite you to belong! Apply today.
What you will do
This role is part of the Income Tax group within Tax Operations. Key responsibilities of the role include:
Gathering and analyzing data, performing computations, and preparing work papers for tax returns, provisions, forecasts and projects
Preparing federal, state and/or Canadian corporate 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
Identifying tax process enhancements and automation opportunities
Acting as an embedded team member within Disney’s Corporate Tax Center of Excellence
Drafting user manuals for the department to outline Standard Operating Guidelines
Required Skills & Qualifications
Process Improvement mind set (Tech Savvy)
Intermediate Excel experience (advanced Excel is a plus)
Ability to multi-task/time management skills
Adaptable to change
Ease of working in a highly collaborative work environment
Analytical thinker
A strong attention to detail and accuracy
Required Education
Currently pursuing (or recently graduated within 6 months) a Graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Data Analytics or other related major
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Program Eligibility
Must be enrolled in a college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within the past six (6) months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
Must possess unrestricted work authorization
Current Active Disney cast members must meet Professional Internship transfer guidelines (for Walt Disney World cast members this is no more than four points and one reprimand in the last six months; for Disneyland cast members this is six months of consecutive service and a performance record clear of any disciplinary issues (warnings, suspensions, etc.) for at least six months)
Program Dates: Interns must be fully available from January through August 2025.
Required Materials: Resume and transcripts must be uploaded at time of online application.
Housing: A limited number of housing is available for Florida based participants. Interns are able to sign up for housing once they have accepted an internship offer.
Transportation: Interns must have reliable transportation to get to and from work for the duration of their internship program.
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