State Income Tax Graduate Intern, Spring 2026

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.