BDO USA is a leading accounting and advisory firm, and they are seeking a Tax Associate in Transfer Pricing to assist multinational companies with pricing their intercompany transactions. The role involves conducting client interviews, analyzing financial data, and preparing reports to ensure compliance with tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assists in conducting client interviews to gather information on factors that can influence how inter-company transactions are priced
• 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 that report to our client the results of analyses and recommendations
• Writes industry overviews to provide a context for a company’s current operating environment
• Writes descriptive functional analyses that are included in transfer pricing reports and documents
• Organizes and summarizes client provided information
• 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
• Assist with preparation of internal and external presentations, research and training materials, and knowledge-sharing communications
• Participates in practice improvement initiatives
• Other duties as required

Skills

• Bachelors degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, English or other relevant field of study required
• Economics and Finance degrees strongly preferred
• 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
• Ability to work collaboratively in small and large groups
• 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
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Internship within a professional services firm preferred, but not necessary
• Prior experience working within a transfer pricing practice preferred, but not necessary
• Prior exposure to Go Systems, Bloomberg terminal, tax research databases (including Standard and Poor's or Moody's branded products) and/or other tax-related software is beneficial, but not required

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexibility and opportunities for advancement

Company Overview

• BDO USA renders taxation, audit, assurance, advisory, and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy. It was founded in 1910, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.bdo.com/. Company H1B Sponsorship

• BDO USA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2026, 92 in 2025, 101 in 2024, 119 in 2023, 151 in 2022, 105 in 2021, 199 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.