Tax Analyst
Sinch, Chicago, IL, United States
About Sinch
Sinch is pioneering the way the world communicates. More than 150,000 businesses— including Google, Uber, PayPal, Visa and many others — rely on Sinch's Customer Communications Cloud to power engaging customer experiences through mobile messaging, voice, and email.
We make it easy to verify users or craft omnichannel campaigns. Our AI‑infused Super Network, APIs, and applications help you connect with customers reliably and securely, at every step of their journey.
At Sinch we "Dream Big", "Win Together", "Keep it simple", and "Make it Happen". These values are our foundation!
Description The Tax Analyst is a specialized tax professional responsible for preparing and ensuring our company's compliance with indirect tax regulations, such as Sales & Use Tax (SUT), Telecom, and 911. This position will report to the Senior Indirect Tax Manager and be responsible for preparing property tax data for 3rd‑party advisors. The Tax group at Sinch is talented, collaborative, and thrives by being results‑oriented as individuals while supporting teammates when necessary to help ensure success.
Responsibilities
Tax return preparation & filing: ensuring the accurate and timely preparation and submission of tax data to 3rd‑party advisors, filing multi‑jurisdictional indirect tax returns and payments (state, local, and international, depending on the company).
Account reconciliations: preparing monthly and quarterly general ledger account reconciliations for indirect tax liability accounts.
Tax compliance management: ensuring company compliance with all new and revised indirect tax laws and regulations across all operating jurisdictions, under the direction of the Sr. Indirect Tax Manager.
Audit management: serving as a key contact during indirect tax audits, reporting to the Sr. Indirect Tax Manager, and gathering, analyzing, and preparing detailed documentation (e.g., work papers, supporting data) to defend the company's tax positions.
Notice resolution: researching and resolving complex tax notices and inquiries from various domestic and international tax authorities.
Process optimization: proactively assisting the Sr. Indirect Tax Manager in developing and executing strategies to streamline tax processes, strengthen controls, and drive efficiency gains (e.g., utilizing automation tools, standardizing documentation).
Tax technology: troubleshooting tax determination software (Avalara, or SAP/ERP tax settings) to ensure accurate tax calculations on transactions.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, business or finance.
CPA or CMI certification is a plus.
5+ years of relevant accounting or indirect tax experience.
Strong knowledge of U.S. indirect tax; experience with sales and use tax.
Experience with telecom tax reporting issues is a plus.
Experience interacting with tax auditors and audit defense.
Experience with general ledger systems such as Microsoft AX and SAP Business ByDesign, billing systems, and internal tax engines.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
Superior organization, prioritization and planning skills.
Track record of taking initiative to drive individual and team results.
Bias for independent analysis, collaborative resolution, and problem‑solving.
Comfortable and confident in a results‑driven, team‑oriented environment.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans with supplemental options and telehealth access.
Free virtual counselling resources through the Employee Assistance Program.
Roth and pre‑tax 401(k) options with an employer match for all participants.
Generous paid time off program.
Paid parental leave and family planning support.
Flexible remote work offerings.
Paid time off to support volunteer programs.
Salary: The annual starting salary for this position is between $100,000.00 and $105,000.00. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.
This role is remote. Candidates must currently reside in and be eligible for employment in one of our hub cities: San Antonio, Chicago, Denver, Atlanta or Seattle. Relocation and visa sponsorship are not available for this role.
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We make it easy to verify users or craft omnichannel campaigns. Our AI‑infused Super Network, APIs, and applications help you connect with customers reliably and securely, at every step of their journey.
At Sinch we "Dream Big", "Win Together", "Keep it simple", and "Make it Happen". These values are our foundation!
Description The Tax Analyst is a specialized tax professional responsible for preparing and ensuring our company's compliance with indirect tax regulations, such as Sales & Use Tax (SUT), Telecom, and 911. This position will report to the Senior Indirect Tax Manager and be responsible for preparing property tax data for 3rd‑party advisors. The Tax group at Sinch is talented, collaborative, and thrives by being results‑oriented as individuals while supporting teammates when necessary to help ensure success.
Responsibilities
Tax return preparation & filing: ensuring the accurate and timely preparation and submission of tax data to 3rd‑party advisors, filing multi‑jurisdictional indirect tax returns and payments (state, local, and international, depending on the company).
Account reconciliations: preparing monthly and quarterly general ledger account reconciliations for indirect tax liability accounts.
Tax compliance management: ensuring company compliance with all new and revised indirect tax laws and regulations across all operating jurisdictions, under the direction of the Sr. Indirect Tax Manager.
Audit management: serving as a key contact during indirect tax audits, reporting to the Sr. Indirect Tax Manager, and gathering, analyzing, and preparing detailed documentation (e.g., work papers, supporting data) to defend the company's tax positions.
Notice resolution: researching and resolving complex tax notices and inquiries from various domestic and international tax authorities.
Process optimization: proactively assisting the Sr. Indirect Tax Manager in developing and executing strategies to streamline tax processes, strengthen controls, and drive efficiency gains (e.g., utilizing automation tools, standardizing documentation).
Tax technology: troubleshooting tax determination software (Avalara, or SAP/ERP tax settings) to ensure accurate tax calculations on transactions.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, business or finance.
CPA or CMI certification is a plus.
5+ years of relevant accounting or indirect tax experience.
Strong knowledge of U.S. indirect tax; experience with sales and use tax.
Experience with telecom tax reporting issues is a plus.
Experience interacting with tax auditors and audit defense.
Experience with general ledger systems such as Microsoft AX and SAP Business ByDesign, billing systems, and internal tax engines.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
Superior organization, prioritization and planning skills.
Track record of taking initiative to drive individual and team results.
Bias for independent analysis, collaborative resolution, and problem‑solving.
Comfortable and confident in a results‑driven, team‑oriented environment.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans with supplemental options and telehealth access.
Free virtual counselling resources through the Employee Assistance Program.
Roth and pre‑tax 401(k) options with an employer match for all participants.
Generous paid time off program.
Paid parental leave and family planning support.
Flexible remote work offerings.
Paid time off to support volunteer programs.
Salary: The annual starting salary for this position is between $100,000.00 and $105,000.00. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.
This role is remote. Candidates must currently reside in and be eligible for employment in one of our hub cities: San Antonio, Chicago, Denver, Atlanta or Seattle. Relocation and visa sponsorship are not available for this role.
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