Tax Intern Transfer Pricing Summer 2026 San Francisco
BDO USA, PC, San Francisco, CA, United States
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 inter‑company 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 inter‑company 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
N/A
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
N/A
Software
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Language
N/A
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.
Salary Ranges
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
Washington: $37.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Washington DC: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
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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 inter‑company 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 inter‑company 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
N/A
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
N/A
Software
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Language
N/A
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.
Salary Ranges
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
Washington: $37.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Washington DC: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
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