Job: Corporate Tax Intern
When: January – May 2012
Location: Glendale, CA

Overview
Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. We are The Walt Disney Company, live with a rich legacy of innovation, entertainment, and lifelong memories. With our vast array of both businesses and professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to join a team that’s beloved around the world, and to find out how it feels to love what you do. We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you‘ve been looking for.

Job Description
The Corporate Tax Administration Group will be hiring four Interns to work full-time for a five month internship.  Candidates must be available from Monday, January 9, 2012 through Friday, May 18, 2012. 

The Interns will be responsible for assisting the Tax Administration Group with Federal and State Income Tax Compliance at The Walt Disney Company.  The internships will be located in Glendale, California.  We will be offering some temporary relocation benefits; interns will be responsible for finding their own housing.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Gather and analyze data, perform computations and prepare workpapers for tax returns and tax provisions, and prepare federal and state corporate income tax estimates, extensions and returns for a diverse group of corporations conducting multi-national operations.
  • Work with various tax, business and accounting personnel throughout the company to obtain and analyze data needed for tax compliance.
  • Develop knowledge of federal and state income tax laws, regulations, and current developments.
  • Research income tax compliance-related matters.
  • Develop an understanding of the structure, functionality and reporting capabilities of the corporate general ledger system and key tax software applications.

REQUIREMENTS
Only students, who are actively enrolled in a college or university, working towards a degree, will be considered for this opportunity.

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred; in addition to currently being enrolled in graduate program with an Accounting or Tax focus. We will also accept strong candidates who are working on Bachelor’s degrees in Accounting.
  • Prior professional internship experience within tax or accounting is helpful.  Basic knowledge of federal and state income tax laws and regulations is highly desired.
  • Candidates must be hard working, self-starters, performance-oriented and able to meet the demands of a diverse business environment in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.  Excellent analytical and organization skills are essential.
  • Candidates must possess strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office.
  • Must be available to work Monday, January 9, 2011 through Friday, May 18, 2012. 
  • Please bring a copy of your unofficial transcript to the interview.

 

Submitted by: Vivian Gao