Tax Intern, Transfer Pricing - Summer 2027 (Orange County)

BDO USA, Llp; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP in Orange County is seeking a Tax Intern, Transfer Pricing for Summer 2027. You will work with a team of consulting economists to help multi-national companies price intercompany transactions and ensure compliance with foreign and domestic tax regulations.

The role emphasizes writing and editing skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to gather data, analyze industry trends, and prepare client-facing reports and presentations.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Economics, or other relevant field of study required.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Strong analytical and basic research skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Responsibilities

• Information Gathering: conduct client interviews to understand inter-company transactions, structure, risks and value drivers.
• Analyzes industry and financial data to benchmark intercompany pricing policies.
• Performs financial analysis such as market penetration scenarios and value of intangibles.
• Prepares project reports with methodology, research and results for client deliverables.
• Prepares client presentations to convey analyses and recommendations.

Skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Tax Intern, Transfer Pricing - Summer 2027 (Orange County)

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
• 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

• 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.

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

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you'll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

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.

As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. Across our firm, we emphasize professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.

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.

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets