About the Role and Team:

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.

The Indirect Tax group manages all sales and use tax, property tax, gross receipts tax and Canadian GST/HST for The Walt Disney Company and affiliates. This group is responsible for managing all sales/use/property/gross receipts tax research and planning initiatives, property tax appeals, post capitalization reviews, tax audits, overall business unit support and multiple special projects. The opportunity provides continuous growth for motivated tax professionals.

This position will be responsible for generating necessary reports for preparation of sales, use, gross receipts, property tax returns, analyzing and reconciling monthly activity, inputting data into 3rd party tax reporting tools and executing payments.

What You Will Do:

• Prepare & File assigned Indirect Tax returns & ensure returns are being filed timely and compliant
• Participate in audit fieldwork and respond to information requests from auditors as assigned.
• Generate and analyze necessary reports for preparation of Indirect tax returns for assigned business area(s).
• Prepare/reconcile & ensure recons, variances, notices, & audits are dealt with timely. Reconcile indirect tax activity to the general ledger
• Analyze and communicate relevant tax rule changes to team members and leadership that could impact the business.
• Act as a business partner with various teams within Disney, including technology teams, controllership and finance.
• Participate in Special projects related to Indirect Tax as assigned
• Working with a variety of data sources, identify incomplete or inaccurate data, identify root causes and propose solutions to correct issues or escalates issues to leadership.
• Identify and propose solutions to resolve, improve, automate, standardize or simplify compliance or advisory processes.
• Ensure Indirect Tax processes are properly documented
• Maintain and enhance knowledge of law and developments that affect assigned business area(s).
• Support Coordinators with inquiries

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• At least one year of relevant work experience
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong business process improvement and system experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree or on a path toward licensing as a Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation (CMI) OR Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Experience with data tools that enable transformation and analysis of large data
• SAP, Vertex Sales Tax Return Software/Vertex L and O Series Tax Maintenance and PTMS is a plus
• Superior excel skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a field similar to those listed.

Additional Information:

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

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!