Tax Data Management & Innovation Graduate Intern, Spring 2026

About the Role & Program

Disney Tax is a fast-paced, dynamic environment made up of multiple subgroups that collectively manage the tax needs of The Walt Disney Company and its Subsidiaries.  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.  This opportunity is a once in a career chance to participate as a change agent in a finance transformation.  We want innovative team members who thrive on change and discovery! 

In this role, you will support tax system updates/improvements (e.g., Vertex, ONESOURCE) and tax service integration projects, partnering closely with tax and non-tax business partners (Technology, Finance, Controllership, and Financial System partners). This role will support tax systems implementations, enhancements, administration, tax consolidation processes and e-filing.

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

What You Will Do

This exciting opportunity will allow you to play a key role in developing the tax function using technology. In addition, this position will assist in identifying the technology needs of tax to support our businesses and the rapidly changing external tax regulatory landscape.  

This role will be an integral part of the Tax Data Management & Innovation (TDMI) Special Projects/Advisory team, focusing on developing and enhancing ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes using Alteryx and creating dashboards and automation workflows in Microsoft Power Apps. This hands-on role is ideal for recent graduates passionate about tax technology, data management, and process optimization. 

As a Tax Data Management & Innovation Graduate Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Assist in designing, developing, and implementing ETL workflows in Alteryx for various tax-related projects. 

• Build and optimize dashboards, reports, and automation solutions using Microsoft Power Apps to support tax compliance and data analysis. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Tax, Technology, Finance) to gather requirements and deliver solutions aligned with project goals. 

• Analyze data from multiple sources to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for process improvement. 

• Document processes, maintain project logs, and assist in creating training materials for internal stakeholders. 

• Support ad hoc tasks related to special projects and tax technology initiatives. 

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Curiosity about tax and technology

• Proven problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail/accuracy

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently

• Strong time management and organizational skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated computer skills (e.g., Alteryx, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SQL, APIs, Python, Power Apps, Power BI)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with the ONESOURCE suite of software applications

• Experience with Alteryx or Python

• Working toward your CPA license

Education

• Currently enrolled in a GRADUATE degree program in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Economics, or a related quantitative or technical 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 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.