Tax Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Prepare and submit monthly VAT advance returns (UStVA) for Instagrid GmbH in Germany.

• Create EC Sales Lists (ZM), encompassing intra-Community supplies and triangular transactions.

• Manage and oversee VAT registrations in Germany, Hungary, and Poland.

• Compile One-Stop Shop (OSS) returns for B2C sales to EU nations.

• Assist in the preparation of annual tax returns in collaboration with the tax advisor.

• Continuously evaluate and reconcile tax accounts.

• Precisely code incoming invoices in compliance with tax regulations.

• Detect and rectify erroneous tax codes in NetSuite.

• Account for special tax transactions.

• Evaluate the VAT treatment of outbound and inbound goods deliveries.

• Collaborate with Billing and Accounts Payable to ensure accurate tax codes.

• Aid in the evaluation of goods supply chains involving warehouse partners in Hungary and Poland.

• Serve as the liaison with German tax advisors and external partners.

• Gather and validate documentation for tax audits.

• Independently track relevant changes in tax legislation and assess their implications for Instagrid.

⛳️ Requirements

• Completed vocational training as a tax clerk, with additional qualifications as a certified tax specialist (Steuerfachwirt) or as a certified accountant with a tax focus; or an equivalent degree in business administration, tax law, or commercial law.

• Alternatively, possess professional experience in a tax advisory or audit firm, combined with a strong desire to work in an operational in-house role.

• Minimum of 5 years of operational experience in taxation, preferably with international VAT exposure.

• In-depth knowledge of German VAT law (UStG, UStDV, and BMF circulars), along with a foundational understanding of the EU VAT Directive.

• Familiarity with intra-Community supplies, reverse charge, and ideally triangular transactions.

• Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably NetSuite, as well as DATEV or similar systems—you are adept at transitioning between systems.

• Analytical mindset with a passion for working with numbers, tax codes, and intricate matters.

• Dependable, structured working style with the capability to meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with internal teams and external advisors.

• Very good German language skills (C1+) are crucial.

• Good English language skills (B2) for functioning in an international setting.

🏝️ Benefits

• 30 days of annual leave, in addition to 5 special leave days and 5 baby-leave days.

• Deutschlandticket—fully covered by us.

• MacBook provided for your work.

• Subsidy for an Urban Sports Club membership.

• Modern working environment at the Instagrid location in Ludwigsburg.

• Discounts at sustainable online shops.

• A company leading the way in clean-tech innovation—a team where you will feel welcome from day one.