Tax Intern, Transfer Pricing - Summer 2026 (San… at BDO · San…

Summary: BDO is a leading accounting and advisory organization, and they are seeking a Tax Intern for the Summer of 2026. This role involves working with a team of consulting economists to assist multi-national companies in pricing their transactions and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Responsibilities: - Conducts client interviews in order to gather information to understand the factors that affect inter-company transactions within a group of related companies, the interviews 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 - Analyzes the evaluation of industry data and financial data from the client, which are collectively used to benchmark or document appropriate intercompany pricing policies - Performs additional financial analysis, such as the evaluation of market penetration scenarios or calculating the value of intangible property - Prepares project reports for clients, which include our approach, research, quantitative analysis and final results, these are used to document the extent to which a client’s intercompany prices are in compliance with foreign and domestic tax regulations and present consulting advice - Prepares presentations to convey to the client the results of analyses and recommendations going-forward - Participates in presentations to pitch service capabilities to potential clients - Writes industry overviews and functional analyses that are included in transfer pricing reports and documents - Takes interview notes and prepares detailed summaries for team members - Proofreads and edits reports prior to delivering to clients - Writes technical memos that describe the analytical process - Other duties as required Required Qualifications: - Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Economics, or other relevant field of study required - Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word - 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 are 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 ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details - Capable of working in a deadline-driven environment and handle 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Leadership experience preferred Required Skills: Financial Analysis, Research Skills Important Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Transfer Pricing Knowledge Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical Skills Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Flexibility and opportunities for advancement