Senior Tax Specialist

Location: South Bend, IN
Schedule: Monday–Friday, fully onsite

A well-established, multi-state organization is seeking a Senior Tax Specialist to join its corporate finance team. This position will take ownership of indirect tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, with a primary focus on sales and use tax. It also offers long-term growth potential as an experienced member of the tax leadership team approaches retirement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, reconcile, and file sales and use tax returns across multiple jurisdictions
• Manage additional indirect tax filings, including gross receipts and property tax
• Research tax regulations and help resolve complex compliance questions
• Support exemption certificate requirements and customer eligibility determinations
• Assist with tax audits, reporting, annual 1099 preparation, and unclaimed property compliance
• Analyze tax data and identify opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Support tax software configuration, testing, and process improvements
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, Customer Service, and other internal departments
• Provide technical guidance and support to other members of the tax team

Qualifications

• Five or more years of corporate tax experience
• Hands-on sales and use tax experience, including return preparation and filing
• Experience working in a complex, multi-state tax environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
• CPA preferred but not required
• Strong Excel, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage recurring deadlines and tax compliance projects
• Experience with AS400 systems or Vertex tax software is helpful but not required

Benefits

• Multiple bonus opportunities throughout the year
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Professional development and long-term advancement potential
• Collaborative, stable work environment

This is a direct-hire opportunity with a company that manages its tax compliance internally, giving the Senior Tax Specialist meaningful ownership and exposure across the full indirect tax process.