AP TAX Specialist

Job description, responsibilities and duties

Your tasks

• Act as the main contact person for all income tax-related reports on non-cash benefits (e.g. gifts, company events, travel expenses)
• Work with colleagues from different departments to review cases with potential tax implications and ensure documentation is complete
• Learn how to apply flat-rate taxation rules (§ 37b, § 40 EStG) and use them in day-to-day cases
• Provide payroll with the correct information so that benefits are taxed properly
• Help document and archive tax-related processes
• Support the team during wage tax audits by preparing the required dokumentation
• Gradually take over invoice processing related to non-cash benefits

Employee perks, benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity and inclusion is strongly established in the corporate culture and we firmly believe it makes us more successful as a company. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic, national or social origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, age, physical and mental abilities.
• The culture brims full of diversity and innovation.
• A motivating work environment, attractive professional development opportunities and performance-based compensation foster the drive and entrepreneurial spirit of employees.
• True innovation emerges where people feel valued, take ownership and collaborate on solutions.
• A diverse corporate culture guides daily actions and makes personal growth possible.

Requirements for the employee

Minimum education required

Secondary with school-leaving examination

Language skills

• German - Upper intermediate (B2)
• English - Upper intermediate (B2)

Personality requirements and skills

• Secondary school with an A-Levels equivalent
• At least 2 years of work experience in a similar role
• Basic knowledge of German income tax law is an advantage, especially regarding non-cash benefits
• Willingness to work with travel expense data and inputs from different departments
• Experience with SAP or similar systems
• Experience analyzing more complex tax topics, supporting tax audits and background in accounts payable or payroll are strong advantage
• Clear communication skills and the ability to follow up on open topics