U.S. Senior Tax Specialist, Babbel
Part Time
Subscription-based language learning software
Open for applications
Subscription-based language learning software
1001+ employees
Open for applications
1001+ employees
Company mission
To create mutual understanding through language.
Role
Who you are
- 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
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
- 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
Our take
Babbel is one of the leading lights in the language eLearning sector. Its premium subscription-based online learning resources cover over a dozen predominantly European languages, at all proficiency levels. They include interactive lessons and podcasts - all developed and delivered by professional educators and linguists.
Learning languages online has become big business in recent years, and this has led to a surge of VC investment in the sector. This diversified the field of competition, tripling revenue for smaller rivals like Busuu and driving up engagement on online tutoring sites. It has ramped up pressure on incumbents like Babbel, and its better established (but pricier) competitor Rosetta Stone, to diversify their offerings.
To get there, Babbel has taken a smart cue from live tutoring sites like Preply, which also saw a surge in engagement over recent years. Babbel has launched its own live tuition offering, and additional B2B services, demonstrating a savvy use of its leading position and strong resources to keep a tight grip on its substantial market share.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
22% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jul 2015
$22m
SERIES C
Mar 2013
$10m
SERIES B
Total funding: $33.3m
Company benefits
- 30 vacation days and flexible working hours
- BVG card or Swapfiets bike
- Jobbatical and Sabbatical options
- Many internal & external learning opportunities to choose from
- A yearly Learning & Development budget
- Visa and relocation assistance
- Full access to Babbel & Babbel Live classes
- Modern office in the heart of buzzing Berlin equipped with a family, music, faith and nap room
- Various internal communities to be part of including the Femgineers, DEI Ambassadors, Accessibility & Disability Group and more
Company HQ
Friedrichshain, Berlin, Germany
Leadership
Markus Witte
(Executive Chairman & Co-Founder)Currently a Partner at Wachstumsbegleitung, a Fellow of JoinPolitics and was Previously an Independent Board Member at Blinkist.
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