Senior Tax SpecialistLocation: 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.
