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Tax Intern, Transfer Pricing - Summer 2027… at BDO USA · 4 515 S…
InternshipOn-siteFull-time4 515 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA, 90071$83k–$94k/yr
Skills
financial analysisresearch skillsmicrosoft office suitetransfer pricing knowledgeediting skillsanalytical skills
Job Description
Summary: BDO USA is seeking a Tax Intern for the Summer of 2027 to work with a team of consulting economists. This role involves assisting with the analysis of intercompany transactions and pricing to ensure 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: Editing Skills, Analytical Skills
Internship Start Date: Start in 2027 Summer
Benefits: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Flexibility and opportunities for advancement, Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Flexibility and opportunities for advancement
Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits