Tax Intern, Transfer Pricing

Job Description

Job Summary

The Tax Intern, Transfer Pricing role involves working with a team of consulting economists to assist multi-national companies in accurately pricing transactions between their corporate entities. This position provides support in examining various economic conditions and industry trends, evaluating clients’ intercompany transactions, and consulting with clients to establish or substantiate prices charged between their related parties.

The analysis of intercompany pricing is crucial for helping companies comply with foreign and domestic tax regulations. This role requires not only strong analytical skills but also exceptional writing and editing capabilities.

Job Duties

Information Gathering

• Conducts client interviews to gather information vital for understanding the factors affecting inter-company transactions within a group of related companies. These interviews aim to collect the following client information:
  • Corporate structure
  • Division of functional responsibilities among affiliated companies within the corporate group
  • Distribution of risks among affiliated companies within the corporate group
  • Value drivers for profitability
  • Industry overview and competitive pressure
  • Historical context of current circumstances

Financial Analysis

• Analyzes industry and client financial data, which are collectively used to benchmark or document appropriate intercompany pricing policies.
• Performs additional financial analysis, such as evaluating market penetration scenarios or calculating the value of intangible property.
• Prepares project reports for clients, detailing the approach, research, quantitative analysis, and final results. These reports document the extent to which a client’s intercompany prices comply with foreign and domestic tax regulations and present consulting advice.
• Prepares presentations to convey analysis results and future recommendations to clients.
• Participates in presentations to pitch service capabilities to potential clients.

Report Writing

• Writes industry overviews and functional analyses that are incorporated into transfer pricing reports and documents.
• Takes interview notes and prepares detailed summaries for team members.
• Proofreads and edits reports before delivery to clients.
• Writes technical memos that describe the analytical process.

• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Qualifications

Education

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or another relevant field of study required.

Experience

• Leadership experience preferred.

License/Certifications

• N/A

Software

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Language

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional research and writing skills.
• Skilled in detailed reading, proofing, and editing highly technical and descriptive material.
• Able to independently produce the initial drafts of project deliverables and written reports.
• Effective interpersonal skills and experience with presentations or public speaking.
• Able to communicate directly with clients in a professional and confident manner.
• Strong analytical and basic research skills.
• Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details.
• Capable of working in a deadline-driven environment and handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Able to research taxation topics and communicate or compose written analysis effectively.
• Basic understanding of transfer pricing and the desire to learn more about the industry.

Compensation

Individual salaries offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

• California Range: $40.00/hr – $45.00/hr
• Colorado Range: $35.00/hr – $39.00/hr
• Illinois Range: $36.00/hr – $40.00/hr
• Maryland Range: $34.00/hr – $38.00/hr
• Massachusetts Range: $36.00/hr – $40.00/hr
• Minnesota Range: $32.00/hr – $36.00/hr
• New Jersey Range: $38.00/hr – $42.00/hr
• NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $36.00/hr – $40.00/hr
• Ohio Range: $33.00/hr – $37.00/hr
• Washington Range: $37.00/hr – $38.00/hr
• Washington DC Range: $34.00/hr – $38.00/hr

About BDO

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career; you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits• offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients.
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential.
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge, and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities.
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs.
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities.
• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Click here to find out more!

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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