Tax Transfer Pricing Summer Intern (May 2024)

About EY

EY, a leading global professional services organization, is dedicated to building a better working world. With a strong commitment to quality & integrity, they offer a wide range of services including auditing, consulting, & tax advisory. Through innovative solutions and a diverse team of professionals, they help clients navigate complexities & drive sustainable growth in today's dynamic business landscape.

Your role

The opportunity: your next adventure awaits.

Successful businesses are built on strong foundations and grown sustainably – and that requires a consistent and responsible approach to tax. At EY, Their clients look to their global Transfer Pricing team as a leading innovator in its field establishing, monitoring, and sustaining prices for transactions involving intangibles, products, and services between companies under common ownership. As a Transfer Pricing Staff Member, you’ll play a key role in that mission, taking on a wide range of responsibilities that make a clear impact on a diverse range of clients.

They offer a depth of experience through their network of dedicated transfer pricing economists and tax professionals, consulting on economic and tax services for their clients. Here, you’ll develop a unique and highly sought-after set of skills while preparing documentation, defending transfer pricing in audits, and developing tax planning approaches that will launch your career in Transfer Pricing. You’ll learn everything from the ground up, working with support from talented colleagues to develop your technical knowledge, business judgment, and analytical skills as your career progresses. This is a growing area, with a portfolio of clients that include some of the biggest companies in the world, and plenty of challenges to take on.

Everything you do will come back to researching and understanding their clients, as well as their industries. From there, you’ll undertake complex market analyses to make tax recommendations. You’ll find no two days here are the same. But whether you’re investigating a business, developing tailored proposals, interviewing key clients, or contributing to financial modeling, you’ll always be a visible and influential member of a driven team.

Your key responsibilities:

• Understanding and applying economic and financial principles to advise live client businesses.   
• Delivering accurate and authoritative quality intercompany pricing and economic services, and defending your decision where necessary.   
• Preparing practical approaches to economic situations and presenting logical, insightful solutions.   
• Building meaningful relationships that will influence your career – both internally and externally.   
• Constantly learning and staying current with trends, risks, and opportunities to improve their business and address their client's needs.

Training & development

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. They’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through their coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and, in the future.

Salary & benefits

The hourly pay rate for this job is $27.88 - $69.71.

What’s in it for you:

• Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.
• Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds - both professionally and culturally.
• Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
• Develop your purpose and help them create a positive ripple effect on their teams, business, clients, and society - building a better working world, together.
• A competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to their business. 

Career progression

At EY with energy, drive, and imagination, there’s no limit to where your career can go. Mentored by industry leaders, they navigate through a culture of innovation, gaining insights and skills pivotal for ascending into consultant positions. This nurturing environment paves the way for interns to evolve into future leaders, embodying EY's commitment to building a better working world.

Work-life balance

EY Way of Work recognizes flexibility in the way they collaborate, innovate, and deliver with the ability to work in-person and remotely. To support a healthy and safe in-person working environment, EY has implemented various layers of health and safety controls while working in the office or at clients or other locations. EY helps you get your work done responsibly and flexibly while managing your busy life.

Culture & vibe

EY is committed to helping diverse talent thrive, whether it’s through their support for working parents, their innovative approach to student recruitment, or targeted action to level the playing field for women and ethnic minorities. Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who they are and how they work. EY is committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and people feel a sense of belonging.

About you

What they look for:

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. They’re looking for innovative people, who can work in an agile way, and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.    
• You are curious and purpose-driven. They’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.    
• You are inclusive. They’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.     

Qualifications:

• Working towards an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, International Business, or a related discipline; graduate degree preferred, an LLM in Taxation or JD, supported by a strong academic record    
• Excellent communication skills, proficiency in basic MS Office tools, and strong writing skills, with business fluency in the English language   
• The confidence to interview and influence clients and colleagues at all levels   
• The ability to prioritize workloads while working on multiple projects   
• An organized and analytical approach to work   
• The ability and willingness to travel and work more than standard hours when necessary  
• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver’s license is strongly recommended as ride-share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations. 

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• ey.com/en_us/careers
• youtube.com/@ernstyoung