About the role#
The Tax Intern, Transfer Pricing works with a team of consulting economists to help multinational companies price transactions between their corporate entities. You will examine economic conditions and industry trends, evaluate intercompany transactions, and consult with clients to substantiate prices charged between related parties. This work helps companies comply with foreign and domestic tax regulations.
What you'll do#
- Gather information through client interviews regarding corporate structure, functional responsibilities, risk distribution, value drivers, industry context, and competitive pressures.
- Analyze industry and client financial data to benchmark or document intercompany pricing policies.
- Evaluate market penetration scenarios and calculate intangible property values.
- Prepare client project reports that cover your research, quantitative analysis, results, and consulting advice.
- Create presentations to share analysis results and recommendations with clients.
- Participate in meetings to pitch service capabilities to potential clients.
- Write industry overviews, functional analyses, and technical memos describing the analytical process.
- Take interview notes, prepare summaries for team members, and proofread reports before delivery.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong analytical and research skills with a basic understanding of transfer pricing concepts.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, including the ability to produce initial drafts of technical reports.
- Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with clients.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Experience with presentations or public speaking.
- Leadership experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Costa Mesa, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
About BDO USA
BDO USA provides audit, tax, and advisory services to middle market businesses and global organizations. The firm operates as a partnership and functions as the U.S. member of the BDO International network. Headquartered in Chicago, the company maintains a large national presence with over 11,000 employees. It focuses on helping clients manage financial, regulatory, and operational challenges.
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