BDO · 9 hours ago
Specialty Tax Services Associate, Transfer Pricing - Winter 2026 (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$85K/yr - $120K/yrBDO is a leading accounting and advisory organization, and they are seeking a Specialty Tax Services Associate in Transfer Pricing. The role involves working with consulting economists to assist multi-national companies in pricing their intercompany transactions while ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
AccountingBusiness DevelopmentFinancial ServicesOutsourcing
Responsibilities
Assists in conducting client interviews to gather information on factors that can influence how inter-company transactions are priced. The interviews may collect information as follows: 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 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, English or other relevant field of study required
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
Preferred
Economics and Finance degrees strongly preferred
Internship within a professional services firm preferred, but not necessary
Prior experience working within a transfer pricing practice preferred, but not necessary
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word
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
Flexibility and opportunities for advancement
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits
Company
BDO
BDO is the leading provider of professional services within the mid-tier of our profession.
Founded in 1963
10001+ employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Barbara Derus
Managing Partner South Central Region - Transfer Pricing
Benjamin Russell
Managing Partner, Transfer Pricing - East Region at BDO
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