Specialty Tax Services Intern, Transfer Pricing - Summer 2026 (Chicago)

BDO USA • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or other relevant field of study required
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.”
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees