Tax Intern, Transfer Pricing - Summer 2027 (Houston)

Job Summary

The Tax Intern, Transfer Pricing works with a team of consulting economists to help multi-national companies correctly price their transactions between entities within their corporate group. This role assists with examining a variety of economic conditions and industry trends, evaluating clients’ intercompany transactions and consulting with clients to set or substantiate prices charged between their related parties. The analysis of intercompany pricing is used to help companies comply with foreign and domestic tax regulations. The position requires not only strong analytical skills, but also exceptional writing and editing skills.

Job Duties

• 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, Financial data from the client.
• 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.
• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Education

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or other relevant field of study required.
• Experience Leadership experience preferred.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and 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 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.
• Capable of researching taxation topics and communicating or composing written analysis effectively.
• Basic understanding of transfer pricing and the desire to learn more about the industry.

Pay

No pay information provided.

Schedule

No schedule information provided.

Benefits

Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

About Us

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity. We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together. Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits. Click here to find out more !

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. "BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability"