Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Billing, Campaigns, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Corporate Tax, Customer Experience, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Documentation, Documentation Standards, Domestic Tax, Establish Priorities, Federal Tax, General Ledger Accounting, Income Tax, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International News, International Tax, Interpersonal Skills, Intuit Quickbooks, Legal, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Product Family, NetSuite, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Regulations, Research Skills, SAP, State Tax, Strategic Planning, Tax Accounting, Tax Planning, Tax Regulations, Tax Reporting, Tax Returns, Team Player, Writing Skills
This position is a hybrid role based in Chicago, Illinois, with one in-office day required each week.
ABOUT SINCH
Sinch is pioneering the way the world communicates. More than 200,000 businesses - including Google, Uber, Paypal, Visa, Tinder, and many others - rely on Sinch's Customer Communications Cloud to power engaging customer experiences through mobile messaging, voice, and email.
Whether you need to verify users or craft omnichannel campaigns, Sinch makes it easy. Our AI-infused Super Network, APIs, and applications ensure you can connect with your 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 Senior Tax Analyst supports the company's U.S. Federal and state income tax compliance. Responsibilities include collecting and reviewing data for tax returns, U.S. international reporting, and quarterly income tax provisions. In addition, the role involves assisting with federal and state tax audits, inquiries, and notices, and may include some indirect tax work. This position reports to the Senior Tax Manager and is based in Chicago, Illinois, with one in-office day required each week. The Tax team at Sinch is collaborative, results-oriented, and committed to supporting one another to achieve individual and group success.
Responsibilities
- Tax Compliance & Reporting: Gather and review financial data for Federal and state income tax returns, including US international reporting. Review returns prepared by third-party advisors.
- Tax Provision & Accounting: Review quarterly income tax provisions prepared under IAS 12 (IFRS equivalent to ASC 740).
- Tax Reserve Calculations: Prepare quarterly income tax reserve calculations.
- Account Reconciliations: Prepare quarterly reconciliations/proof for income tax liability and receivable accounts.
- Audit & Controversary Assistance: Gather data and prepare detailed documentation (e.g., work papers, memos) to support and defend the company's tax positions and computations.
- Notice Resolution: Prepare responses and documentation for tax notices and inquiries from domestic and international tax authorities.
- Monitor changes in U.S. tax legislation. Quantify and model the impact of tax planning strategies and legislative and regulatory developments.
- Demonstrate ability to research tax issues, and be proficient in interpreting and applying tax laws, regulations and cases to specific transactions and factual situations.
- Process Optimization: Proactively contributes to initiatives that streamline tax processes and strengthen controls. Help drive efficiency gains by using automation tools and standardizing documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or taxation
- 4+ years of relevant accounting or tax experience
- CPA license required
- Big Four accounting experience preferred
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong knowledge of U.S. income tax. Experience with gross receipts taxes, franchise taxes, or international tax reporting is a plus.
- Experience with general ledger systems such as Microsoft AX, NetSuite, SAP by Design, QuickBooks, billing systems, or internal tax engines.
- Superior organization, prioritization, and planning skills
- Track record of taking initiative to drive individual and team results
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a collaborative mindset
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Assertive, creative, and adaptable to changing conditions
OUR HIRING PROCESS
We are committed to ensuring a recruitment process that is fair, objective, consistent, and inclusive. Our approach includes structured, competency-based interviews designed to evaluate your skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role. At times, we may include a data-driven assessment to enhance our hiring success and identify candidates likely to excel.
We believe in a two-way process and encourage