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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 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
Education
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- 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
Washington Range: $37.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Washington DC Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
About us
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
- BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.”
Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. "BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability"
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
- N/A
Education
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- 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
Washington Range: $37.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Washington DC Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
About us
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
- BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.”
Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. "BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability"
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Tax Intern
Use CPT for tax season and summer internships
F-1 students in accounting or tax programs use Curricular Practical Training for busy season and summer internships at accounting firms. CPT is authorized through your university — the firm doesn't file any visa paperwork for the internship.
Save OPT for your full-time staff role after graduation
Optional Practical Training gives you 12 months of post-graduation work authorization for your full-time tax associate role. If your program has a STEM-designated analytics concentration, you may qualify for the 36-month STEM OPT extension.
Target Big Four firms for the clearest conversion path
Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG hire hundreds of international tax interns on CPT each year and routinely sponsor H-1B for those who receive return offers. Their immigration teams handle the entire process for converting interns.
Mention CPA exam plans in your application
Express intent to pursue CPA certification. Tax departments prioritize candidates who can become licensed CPAs, and your commitment to licensure makes employers more confident investing in your long-term career and visa sponsorship.
Consider tax technology roles
Tax departments increasingly need professionals who understand both tax law and technology systems. Experience with tax software, data analytics, or automation tools makes you more valuable and strengthens future H-1B sponsorship arguments.
Network through accounting organizations
Join student chapters like Beta Alpha Psi that have corporate partnerships with firms hiring international students on CPT. Many tax internships are filled through campus relationships rather than public job postings.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Do tax internships lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, most major accounting firms sponsor successful tax interns for full-time positions with H-1B visas. Firms like Deloitte, PwC, and EY have established sponsorship programs and routinely convert international interns to full-time staff accountants or tax associates. Strong performance during your internship significantly improves sponsorship odds.
What degree do I need for tax intern H-1B sponsorship?
You need a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field. Tax work qualifies as a specialty occupation because it requires specific knowledge of tax codes, accounting principles, and financial regulations. Some firms prefer accounting degrees but will consider finance or business majors with relevant coursework.
Which firms sponsor tax interns for visas?
Big Four firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) are the most reliable sponsors, along with large regional firms like BDO, RSM, and Grant Thornton. These firms have dedicated immigration support and sponsor dozens of tax professionals annually. Smaller local firms rarely sponsor due to costs and complexity.
Can I use CPT for tax internships?
Yes, if the tax internship is required for your degree program or provides practical training directly related to your field of study. Many accounting programs have formal internship requirements that qualify for CPT. You'll need your school's approval and the internship must be integral to your curriculum, not just work experience.
What's the H-1B approval rate for tax positions?
Tax positions have strong H-1B approval rates because they clearly qualify as specialty occupations requiring accounting knowledge and expertise. USCIS data shows accounting and finance roles have approval rates above 85%. The specific tax work, degree match, and employer's petition quality matter more than the overall occupation category.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Tax Intern jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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