Kanton St.Gallen
Sankt Gallen
Clerk Withholding Tax (m/f/d)
- 04 August 2026
- 100%
- Sankt Gallen
Job summary
The Canton of St.Gallen, a major Swiss canton, employs 6000 staff.
Tasks
- Manage and oversee source tax obligations for employees and employers.
- Process submitted source tax declarations from employers accurately.
- Provide guidance and support regarding source tax inquiries.
Skills
- Completed commercial training with several years of experience.
- Knowledge of tax regulations, especially source tax is a plus.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills with a confident demeanor.
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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 Withholding Tax Department of the Cantonal Tax Office of St. Gallen is responsible for the correct and uniform accounting of employees subject to withholding tax.
To complement our team, we are looking for you immediately or by arrangement as
Clerk Withholding Tax (m/f/d)
Workload: 80-100%
Workplace: St. Gallen
What to expect
- You record and manage employees subject to withholding tax as well as employers liable for accounting.
- You check and process the submitted withholding tax accounts of the liable employers.
- You answer specific questions about withholding tax and carefully examine the concerns.
- You advise and support employers and employees in all matters relating to withholding tax and draft the corresponding correspondence.
- You provide information by telephone and in writing.
- You take on special tasks in the area of withholding tax and can engage in the development of our new specialist application.
What distinguishes you
- Completed commercial basic training with several years of professional experience
- Knowledge in the field of taxes, especially in the area of withholding tax, is an advantage
- Quick comprehension, resilience, independent working
- Good communication, negotiation skills and confident appearance
What we offer
- A varied and demanding activity with high personal responsibility in a motivating, collegial environment
- Excellent opportunities for professional and personal development
- Contemporary working models with flexible working hours and the possibility of home office
- An open culture of addressing each other informally, where your opinion counts and trust is lived
- An attractive workplace in the centre of the city of St. Gallen
Ready for the next step? If we have aroused your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.
Further information at:
Tax Office | sg.ch
Markus Steinemann, Head of Withholding Tax Department, +41 58 229 03 86, Markus.Steinemann@sg.ch