Summer Paid Intern - Accounting & Finance Rotation

This is a Full Time Paid Internship

Location: Glendale, California, United States; Bristol, Connecticut, United States; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States

Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

The summer Accounting & Finance Rotational Program (AFRP) internship is an opportunity for undergrad students interested in a career in accounting to get a summer preview of The Walt Disney Company's two-year AFRP.

The AFRP is a full-time, entry-level program designed to provide recent college graduates with cross-functional, enterprise-wide learning experience within the Controllership and Finance departments at Disney. AFRP Analysts participate in four distinct rotations designed to build key technical and leadership skills needed to succeed within the many businesses of Disney. Analysts will set goals for their program experience, allowing them to develop, grow, and enhance the necessary skills to become strong accounting and finance professionals. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be considered for various opportunities in the accounting organizations within The Walt Disney Company.

This internship is a full-time, three-month commitment, with opportunities in Glendale/Burbank, CA, Orlando, FL and/or Bristol, CT, from May/June 2026 to August/September 2026.

What You Will Do Summer interns will be placed in ONE of the departments that typically host AFRP Analysts, which could include Corporate, Disney Entertainment, or Disney Experiences. Functional areas include Operational/Transactional Accounting, Financial Reporting, Audit & Compliance, or Finance. The internship is designed to build key technical and leadership skills needed to succeed in each segment and the Company.

Required Qualifications & Skills
• A combination of academic proficiency, quantitative skills, personal motivation, and advanced written and oral communications skills
• A desire to become licensed as a CPA
• Dedication to building a career in accounting and finance
• Business experience through internships or part-time work
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proven track record to take on leadership positions and significant responsibility
• Interest in The Walt Disney Company's two-year Accounting & Finance Rotational Program after graduation

Preferred Qualifications
• 3.5 GPA or higher preferred

Education
• Junior - Graduating in May/June 2027 preferred
• Major or previous coursework in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or related, with a focus on Accounting

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 OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization

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 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 California, Connecticut and Florida is $22.50 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.