International Indirect Tax Compliance Specialist, VAT/GST

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. Execute and scale international tax compliance operations .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in international tax compliance operations, particularly in preparing and filing VAT/GST returns across multiple countries. Proficient in managing tax authority portals and implementing process improvements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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VAT/GST Return PreparationInternational Tax ComplianceTax Authority Portal ManagementCross-Border Trade VAT RulesProcess Automation Improvements

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Hard Skills

VAT Return FilingGST Return FilingReconciliation ProcessesTax Compliance PlatformsData Analytics ToolsFiling FormatsEC Sales Lists PreparationSAF-T FilingsCountry-Specific Tax RegulationsDigital Certificates Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAttention to DetailMultitasking CapabilitiesTime Management SkillsCollaborative Teamwork

Tools & Technologies

ElsterAEATHMRC MTDTax Automation ToolsWeb Automation Tools

Industry Keywords

International Tax ComplianceVATGSTCross-Border TradeDigital Services TaxB2B vs B2C TreatmentOSS MechanicsReverse ChargeFiling CalendarsFiscal Representatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute and scale international tax compliance operations
Prepare, review, and file VAT/GST returns accurately and on schedule across multiple countries and filing frequencies
Handle domestic VAT and GST returns, including annual returns where required
Handle non-resident and simplified regimes including EU OSS and IOSS, UK, Switzerland, Norway VOEC, India OIDAR, Japan JCT, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand
Prepare EC Sales Lists
Prepare SAF-T and similar data filings, including Poland JPK, Portugal, and Romania D406
Monitor filing status and operational metrics, identify risks, and drive issues to resolution
Reconcile tax returns, payments, and remittance records; investigate and resolve discrepancies
Manage filing calendars, deadlines, and dependencies
Own a portfolio of countries end to end and build a filing playbook for each one
Work with fiscal representatives, local agents, and external reviewers
Manage tax portal access and digital certificates, including Elster, AEAT, and HMRC MTD
Execute process and automation improvements with the Tax team and Engineering
Flag process gaps, errors, and risk areas
Take on increasing filing volume as the business scales
Work with Customer Success to build a knowledge base and trainings addressing customer questions
Focus on VAT, GST, and similar taxes outside the US; US sales tax is handled by a separate team

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience preparing, reviewing, and filing high volumes of VAT/GST returns across multiple countries
Ideally experience at a Big 4 firm or an outsourced VAT compliance provider covering 10+ countries
Working knowledge of VAT rules for cross-border trade, including place of supply for digital and electronically supplied services, B2B vs B2C treatment, reverse charge, OSS mechanics, and VAT number validation
Solid understanding of return filing processes, reconciliations, and controls
Hands-on experience with tax authority portals and country-specific filing formats
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience collaborating across Finance, Operations, and Engineering teams
High attention to detail
Multitasking capabilities and strong time-management skills
Ability and eagerness to learn new countries, regimes, and processes quickly
Experience with tax automation or compliance platforms is nice to have
Familiarity with AI, web automation, and data analytics tools is nice to have
Comfortable partnering with software engineering or product teams to automate operational workflows is nice to have
Additional language skills beyond English are nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote workplace type
Opportunity to work with a small, global team
Opportunity to partner with Engineering on automation and process improvement
Opportunity to build a scalable, technology-driven tax compliance function
Opportunity to work on new countries, regimes, and processes
Exposure to customers including ElevenLabs, Replit, Deel, Runway, and Lovable
Backed by a16z and YC; company has raised a $21M Series A