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:
- Information Gathering
- 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 Analysis
- 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
- Report Writing
- 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
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or other relevant field of study required
Experience:
- Leadership experience preferred
License/Certifications:
Software:
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Language:
Other Knowledge, Skills & 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
- 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
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
California Range: $28.00/hr - $37.00/hr
New York City/ Valhalla Range: $32.00/hr - $36.00/hr
Washington Range: $28.00/hr - $37.00/hr
Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.
At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.
BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.
We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:
- Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
- Empowering team members to explore their full potential
- Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
- Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
- Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
- Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
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