Tax specialist (MJ013125)

Tesla is seeking a passionate and internationally-minded new graduate to join our Tax team in Beijing. This role will support Tesla’s operations in China by assisting with day-to-day tax compliance, tax-related operations, and internal tax advisory tasks. We are looking for someone with a solid academic background in tax or finance, strong English communication skills, and an interest in leveraging emerging technologies such as AI to enhance tax processes and drive efficiency. Responsibilities Tax Compliance and Advisory Support Assist with regular tax compliance activities, including preparation for VAT, Corporate Income Tax (CIT), and other tax filings. Prepare and organize documentation required for tax filings to ensure compliance with Chinese tax regulations. Support communication with local tax authorities and help maintain positive working relationships. Assist in reviewing contracts from a tax perspective and respond to internal tax-related inquiries from cross-functional teams. Support applications for preferential tax policies, tax planning initiatives, and tax automation projects. AI-Enabled Tax Processing Explore and apply AI tools to support daily tax workflows, such as tax data organization, invoice recognition, and preliminary compliance checks. Assist in advancing the digitalization and intelligent transformation of tax processes to improve efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate with IT or technical teams in testing and optimizing AI-driven tax automation solutions. Requirements New graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Taxation, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Overseas education background is preferred. Fluency in spoken English (native or near-native level), with the ability to communicate effectively in English as a working language. Strong academic understanding of China's tax regulations is a plus. Excellent learning ability, logical thinking, and teamwork skills. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-standard environment. Basic experience or strong interest in using AI tools for tax or finance work, with a willingness to explore the integration of technology and tax functions. Demonstrates strong professional responsibility and a clear interest in pursuing a long-term career in corporate tax.