U.S. Tax Specialist (Part-Time)

Babbel•New York, NY

2d•$52 - $60•Hybrid

About The Position

Driven by the purpose of creating mutual understanding through language, Babbel has been building digital language learning products for consumers and businesses since 2007. The Babbel app helps people connect and communicate across cultures, whether for travel, friendship, or career advancement. Based on a deep knowledge of how language learning is most effective, Babbel aims to make learners conversational as fast as possible. And it works: Studies from institutions like Michigan State University, Yale University and the City University of New York demonstrate the efficacy of Babbel's language learning methods. Millions of language learners agree. Babbel's secret sauce is the blend of true expertise, understanding of how humans learn, and the latest technology. With more than 60,000 lessons across 15 languages hand-crafted by experts, the learner experience constantly adapts through behaviour analysis to provide high-quality interactive content that makes understanding a new language easy, from Spanish to Indonesian. Because Babbel is for everyone, its team reflects this diversity. From headquarters in Berlin and New York, Babbelonians from more than 80 nationalities represent the backgrounds and perspectives that make humans unique. With over 25 million subscriptions sold and an industry-leading retention rate, Babbel creates genuine connections with users worldwide. Babbel is hiring a Part-time US Tax Specialist role in our New York City office. As a U.S. Tax Specialist (part-time, 20 hours per week), you will report directly to the Principal Tax Specialist who is based in Berlin. The U.S. is Babbel's largest market and 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.

Requirements

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.
In-depth understanding of U.S. tax law.
Business fluency in German or English (spoken and written).
Strong analytical thinking, collaboration and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to or experience with international tax is a plus.
Experience in a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) environment is a plus.
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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.