Tax Commissioner for Additional Taxes (m/f/d)

About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the

cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,

our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. Through our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The Cantonal Tax Office is responsible for enforcing the provisions of federal, cantonal, and municipal taxes. It ensures the complete registration of all taxpayers, professional and customer-oriented tax assessment, and uniform tax collection.

The main department for natural persons is responsible for the uniform assessment of income and wealth taxes and the examination of the refund of withholding tax for around 330,000 natural persons, as well as the valuation of around 22,000 unlisted companies based in the canton of St. Gallen.

To complement our team, we are looking for you to join us immediately or by arrangement as

Tax Commissioner for Additional Taxes (m/f/d)

Workload: 80-100%

Workplace: St. Gallen

What to expect

• You will carry out the additional taxation of income and assets self-declared or discovered by the tax authority (excluding tax criminal proceedings)
• You will make the tax law assessment of previously undeclared values
• You will correspond and negotiate with taxpayers and/or their representatives
• You will process objections and ongoing legal remedies to the Administrative Appeals Commission
• You will answer general enquiries about additional tax procedures

What distinguishes you

• You have professional experience in the field of taxes or fiduciary services
• Ideally, you have completed further training in finance or are undergoing training (e.g. fiduciary with a federal specialist certificate, SSK course IIA, municipal vocational school GFS, or higher business administration education)
• You are decisive, resilient, and a team player
• You are characterised by an independent and careful way of working
• You have a confident expression in spoken and written language
• You have a confident appearance

What we offer

• You can expect a varied and demanding role with high personal responsibility in a motivating, collegial environment with a first-name culture
• You will receive excellent opportunities for professional and personal development
• You benefit from modern working models with flexible working hours and the possibility of home office
• An attractive workplace in the centre of St. Gallen awaits you

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.