Tax Specialist (m/f/d)

BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 7100 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

 

YOUR NEW PAIR OF SHOES:

 

• You prepare and review VAT returns, EC Sales Lists (ESL), and Intrastat declarations for both domestic and international operations.
• You support the preparation of corporate income tax and trade tax returns, with a clear focus on German tax law.
• You assess domestic and cross-border business transactions from a VAT perspective and serve as a point of contact for internal departments. For more complex matters, you will receive support from your team colleagues.
• You monitor tax-related accounts and perform reconciliations.
• You assist with tax audits and liaise with internal departments as well as external stakeholders.
• You conduct tax research and prepare analyses of tax law matters in coordination with the team.

 

 

YOUR WALK OF LIFE:

 

• Successfully completed vocational training as a Tax Specialist (Steuerfachangestellte/r) or an equivalent qualification.
• At least three years experience in a tax advisory firm or in the tax department of an industrial/commercial company.
• Fluent German and English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of SAP is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Independent, proactive, and team-oriented working style in a dynamic environment.

 

 

WE OFFER:

BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. We are looking forward to receiving your online application, stating your salary expectations!

If you have any further questions, please contact Sarah Juraschek.