Tax Intern, Transfer Pricing

Job Title: Tax Intern, Transfer Pricing - Summer 2027 (Dallas)

Company: BDO USA

About the Role

The Tax Intern, Transfer Pricing works with a team of consulting economists to assist multi-national companies in correctly pricing transactions between entities within their corporate group. This role involves 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 of intercompany pricing aids companies in complying with foreign and domestic tax regulations. The position requires strong analytical skills, along with exceptional writing and editing abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Information Gathering:
• Conducts client interviews to understand factors affecting inter-company transactions.
• Gathers client information including:
• 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
• Financial Analysis:
• Analyzes industry data and client financial data to benchmark or document appropriate intercompany pricing policies.
• Performs financial analysis, including evaluation of market penetration scenarios or calculating the value of intangible property.
• Prepares project reports for clients, documenting the approach, research, quantitative analysis, and final results to demonstrate compliance with tax regulations and present consulting advice.
• Prepares presentations to convey analysis results and future recommendations to clients.
• Participates in presentations to pitch service capabilities to potential clients.
• Report Writing:
• Writes industry overviews and functional analyses for transfer pricing reports and documents.
• Takes interview notes and prepares detailed summaries for team members.
• Proofreads and edits reports before client delivery.
• Writes technical memos describing the analytical process.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Software: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Exceptional research and writing skills.
• Skilled in detailed reading, proofing, and editing highly technical and descriptive material.
• Ability to independently produce initial drafts of written project deliverables.
• Effective interpersonal skills and experience with presentations or public speaking.
• Ability to communicate directly with clients in a professional and confident manner.
• Strong analytical and basic research skills.
• Solid organizational skills, with an ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details.
• Capable of working in a deadline-driven environment and handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to research taxation topics and effectively communicate or compose written analysis.
• Basic understanding of transfer pricing and the desire to learn more about the industry.

Qualifications

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