Job Description

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 Babbel’s largest market, your expertise will be crucial in optimizing our tax processes and shaping our global tax strategy. You’ll 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 Babbel’s 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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s 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 Babbel’s 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 company’s 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 you’d 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.