U.S. Senior Tax Specialist (all genders)

Berlin - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are looking for a U.S. - Senior Tax Specialist in Berlin.

As a U.S. Senior Tax Specialist (part-time 20 hours per week) you will report directly to the Principal Tax Specialist. With the U.S. already Babbels largest market your expertise will be crucial in optimizing our tax processes and shaping our global tax strategy. Youll ensure compliance efficiency and proactive support for our U.S. operations.

You will

Advise Babbel on all matters of U.S. tax law (Federal State & Local Taxes) focusing on our largest market.
Prepare in collaboration with external tax advisors: state tax returns rent tax returns and 1099 forms.
Register states/cities for U.S. taxes and manually file sales tax returns where necessary.
Coordinate and support U.S. tax audits.
Analyze changes in U.S. tax law and assess their impact on Babbels U.S. business.
Answer tax questionnaires from U.S. states via an external provider.
Design robust processes with internal stakeholders to align business needs with legal reporting and documentation for the U.S. market.
Provide clear professional and well-informed tax advice to colleagues especially finance leads.
Own US taxation from registration through payment ensuring that we pay all necessary taxes in a timely and accurate manner.

You have

Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting Finance Tax or equivalent or a degree as a tax specialist.
3 years in a corporate tax role or tax consulting focused on U.S. taxes with hands-on experience in handling tax registrations filings and disputes.
Exposure to or experience with international tax is a plus.
Experience in a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) environment is a plus.
In-depth understanding of U.S. tax law.
U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar qualification is a plus.
Eagerness to expand Babbels knowledge and expertise in U.S. tax matters.
Ability to apply theoretical tax knowledge to practical business scenarios.
Business fluency in German or English (spoken and written).
Strong analytical thinking collaboration and communication skills.

Please note that our companys operating language is English so you will need to be able to work in English.

Some perks of becoming a Babbelonian:

Enjoy 30 vacation days and the chance to take a 3-month Sabbatical. Plus family and life situation counseling.
Decide how when and from where you want to work with our flexible working hours and remote-friendly options as Jobbatical (up to 3 months inside the EU and UK) or work from our fully equipped office with nap faith and family rooms.
Learn and grow with the internal learning opportunities and use a yearly learning & development budget for external training. Learn languages with Babbel for free with your full access to Babbel & Babbel Live classes.
Take advantage of your mobility benefits options and a discounted Urban Sports Club membership.
Be part of our employee communities (such as FLINTA DE&I Ambassadors and LGBTQIA groups) attend cultural and regular social events.

Diversity at Babbel

As part of our ongoing journey towards building a diverse equitable and inclusive company we welcome everyone to apply especially those individuals who are underrepresented in tech. We are a learning company inside and out and we encourage you to apply even if you do not fit all the technical requirements - all candidates are assessed based on skills qualifications and on our business needs. Please state your pronouns in your application and let us know if youd like to be addressed by a name other than the one appearing on your official documents. If you have a disability or special need feel welcome to inform us so that we can provide you with the proper assistance in the application process.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

We are looking for a U.S. - Senior Tax Specialist in Berlin.As a U.S. Senior Tax Specialist (part-time 20 hours per week) you will report directly to the Principal Tax Specialist. With the U.S. already Babbels largest market your expertise will be ...

We are looking for a U.S. - Senior Tax Specialist in Berlin.

You will

Advise Babbel on all matters of U.S. tax law (Federal State & Local Taxes) focusing on our largest market.
Prepare in collaboration with external tax advisors: state tax returns rent tax returns and 1099 forms.
Register states/cities for U.S. taxes and manually file sales tax returns where necessary.
Coordinate and support U.S. tax audits.
Analyze changes in U.S. tax law and assess their impact on Babbels U.S. business.
Answer tax questionnaires from U.S. states via an external provider.
Design robust processes with internal stakeholders to align business needs with legal reporting and documentation for the U.S. market.
Provide clear professional and well-informed tax advice to colleagues especially finance leads.
Own US taxation from registration through payment ensuring that we pay all necessary taxes in a timely and accurate manner.

You have

Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting Finance Tax or equivalent or a degree as a tax specialist.
3 years in a corporate tax role or tax consulting focused on U.S. taxes with hands-on experience in handling tax registrations filings and disputes.
Exposure to or experience with international tax is a plus.
Experience in a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) environment is a plus.
In-depth understanding of U.S. tax law.
U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar qualification is a plus.
Eagerness to expand Babbels knowledge and expertise in U.S. tax matters.
Ability to apply theoretical tax knowledge to practical business scenarios.
Business fluency in German or English (spoken and written).
Strong analytical thinking collaboration and communication skills.

Please note that our companys operating language is English so you will need to be able to work in English.

Some perks of becoming a Babbelonian:

Enjoy 30 vacation days and the chance to take a 3-month Sabbatical. Plus family and life situation counseling.
Decide how when and from where you want to work with our flexible working hours and remote-friendly options as Jobbatical (up to 3 months inside the EU and UK) or work from our fully equipped office with nap faith and family rooms.
Learn and grow with the internal learning opportunities and use a yearly learning & development budget for external training. Learn languages with Babbel for free with your full access to Babbel & Babbel Live classes.
Take advantage of your mobility benefits options and a discounted Urban Sports Club membership.
Be part of our employee communities (such as FLINTA DE&I Ambassadors and LGBTQIA groups) attend cultural and regular social events.

Diversity at Babbel

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Key Skills

Tax Experience
Accounting Software
GAAP
QuickBooks
Accounting
Sage
Account Reconciliation
Analysis Skills
Research Experience
SOX
Microsoft Excel
Financial Analysis

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