Tax Intern, Transfer Pricing - Summer 2027 (NYC)

About the Role

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 economic conditions and industry trends, evaluating clients’ intercompany transactions, and consulting with clients to set or substantiate prices charged between related parties. The analysis supports compliance with foreign and domestic tax regulations and requires strong analytical, writing, and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts client interviews to gather information about:
  • Corporate structure
  • Division of functional responsibilities among affiliated companies
  • Distribution of risks among affiliated companies
  • Value drivers for profitability
  • Industry overview and competitive pressure
  • Historical context of current circumstances
• Analyzes industry and financial data to benchmark or document intercompany pricing policies.
• Performs financial analysis, such as evaluating market penetration scenarios or calculating the value of intangible property.
• Prepares project reports for clients, detailing approach, research, quantitative analysis, and final results to document compliance with tax regulations and present consulting advice.
• Creates and participates in presentations to convey analysis results and recommendations to clients, as well as to pitch service capabilities to potential clients.
• Writes industry overviews and functional analyses for transfer pricing reports.
• Takes interview notes and prepares detailed summaries for team members.
• Proofreads and edits reports before delivery to clients.
• Writes technical memos describing the analytical process.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or another relevant field of study.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Skills

• Exceptional research and writing skills.
• Skilled in detailed reading, proofing, and editing highly technical and descriptive material.
• Able to independently produce initial drafts of project deliverables, including 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 attention to detail.
• 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 a desire to learn more about the industry.

Pay

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

Benefits

BDO provides a comprehensive Total Rewards benefits package, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that offers participants a stake in the firm’s success. Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

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About Us

At BDO, we prioritize strong relationships, supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to growth. Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and globally.