Tax Analyst III

Sinch • Chicago, IL

10d • $100,000 - $105,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Tax Analyst, Indirect 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, taxation, business or finance
• 5+ years of relevant accounting or indirect tax experience
• Strong knowledge of US indirect tax; experience with sales and use tax
• Experience interacting with tax auditors and audit defense.
• Experience with general ledger systems such as Microsoft AX and SAP by Design, 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

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CMI certification a plus
• Experience with telecom tax reporting issues is a plus

Responsibilities

• Tax Return Preparation & Filing: ensuring the accurate and timely preparation and submission of tax data to 3rd party advisors, to file 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: Serve as a key contact during indirect tax audits, reporting to the Sr. Indirect Tax Manager. Responsibilities include gathering, analyzing, and preparing detailed documentation (e.g., work papers, supporting data) to effectively 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 assist 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.

Benefits

• STAY HEALTHY: We offer comprehensive market competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. A variety of supplemental plans are also provided to meet your individual needs including access to telehealth for all participants.
• CARE FOR YOURSELF: Take advantage of our free virtual counselling resources through our global Employee Assistance Program. Your mental health is as important as your physical health.
• SECURE YOUR FUTURE: Plan for your future with our Roth and Pre-tax 401(k) options including an employer match for all participants.
• TAKE A BREAK: Enjoy a generous paid time off program. We value balance and understand that performance at work requires time to rest at home and/or rejuvenate on vacation.
• PUT FAMILY FIRST: We know that families can be built in a variety of ways; therefore, we offer paid parental leave and family planning support.
• WORK WHEREVER: Our flexible remote work offerings allow you to work wherever you are the most productive and successful. It is what you do, not where you work, that matters.
• MAKE AN IMPACT: Support betterment in your community and beyond by taking paid time off to support a volunteer program of your choice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees