| Location | South Bend, IN |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $100,000–$120,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://www.cfstaffing.com/ |
Location: South Bend, Indiana
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
Salary: $100,000–$120,000
We are seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join a highly visible tax organization in South Bend. This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA with approximately 3 years of public accounting tax experience who is ready to take the next step in their career and gain broad exposure to the tax function of a publicly traded organization.
This position will provide hands-on exposure to the full spectrum of corporate tax activities, including compliance, tax accounting, research, planning, and state and federal tax matters. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical tax skills, attention to detail, and the desire to grow into a Tax Manager-level leadership role over time.
Support federal, state, and local tax compliance and reporting for a publicly traded organization.
Assist with preparation and review of corporate tax returns, tax workpapers, and related filings.
Participate in quarterly and annual tax provision processes and assist with tax accounting under U.S. GAAP.
Research federal and state tax laws and regulations and communicate findings to internal stakeholders.
Assist with tax planning initiatives, forecasting, and identifying opportunities to improve tax efficiency.
Support tax audits, notices, and inquiries from federal and state taxing authorities.
Partner with Accounting, Finance, Legal, and other business functions on tax-related matters.
Assist with the preparation of tax-related financial statement disclosures and supporting documentation.
Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, controls, and reporting.
Take ownership of increasingly complex tax projects with the goal of progressing into a management role.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members as responsibilities grow.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
Active CPA license required.
Approximately 3+ years of tax experience in public accounting.
Strong understanding of federal and state corporate taxation.
Experience with tax compliance, tax research, and/or tax provision work.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other standard accounting/tax software.
Strong desire to develop into a Tax Manager and future tax leader.
This is a unique opportunity to transition from public accounting into a broad corporate tax role within a publicly traded business. Rather than being limited to a specific area of taxation, this individual will gain exposure across the entire tax function while working alongside experienced tax and finance professionals.
The organization is looking for someone with long-term potential who can grow in responsibility, take ownership of increasingly complex tax matters, and ultimately progress into a managerial position.
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Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.


