Senior Tax Accountant

At Ecolab we are looking for a Senior Tax Accountant – VAT to join our European Tax team in Hungary.

In this role, you will support VAT compliance and reporting activities across 23 European countries, ensuring accurate and timely reporting while collaborating closely with the Shared Service Center and other Finance and Tax stakeholders.

This is a senior individual contributor position with a high level of ownership and independence, offering the opportunity to further develop your expertise in an international VAT environment.

What You Will Do

• Support the preparation of VAT returns, Intrastat and ESL reporting across 23 European countries.
• Download and analyze reports from SAP related to VAT returns and Intrastat reporting.
• Prepare standardized and automated VAT return files and organize data according to country-specific requirements.
• Ensure tax reporting is completed accurately and on time, with appropriate documentation and record retention.
• Collaborate with the Shared Service Center to ensure the accuracy of VAT accounting records, including sub-ledger accounts, general ledger, balance sheet and P&L.
• Perform and support monthly VAT account reconciliations.
• Proactively identify and communicate discrepancies, risks or issues.
• Independently plan, organize and manage activities within your area of responsibility.
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced Tax colleagues when needed.

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax or a related field.
• Approximately 5–7 years of relevant tax experience, with at least 3 years of solid VAT exposure.
• Good understanding of VAT compliance and reporting, ideally within a European or multi-country environment.
• Experience working with SAP.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and priorities.
• Proactive approach and confidence in raising issues when needed.
• Strong team orientation and ability to collaborate across functions.
• Good English communication skills.

Nice to Have

• German language skills.
• Knowledge and experience ofGerman, Italian, Swiss and/or UK VAT.
• Previous experience within a multinational company or Shared Service environment.
• Interest in continued professional development and potential future leadership opportunities.

Working Model

The position is based in Hungary and offers a primarily remote working model, with occasional attendance at the Budapest office.

What We Offer

• Exposure to European VAT compliance across 23 countries.
• An international and collaborative Tax environment.
• A high level of ownership and independence.
• Professional development and future growth opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive compensation, including eligibility for an annual bonus and cafeteria benefits.

At Ecolab, we are committed to making the world cleaner, safer and healthier. As a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, we work every day to protect the resources vital to life and create a positive impact for our customers, communities and the planet.

About Ecolab:

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner’s mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Ecolab’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves, reach our goals and do what’s right.