Accounting firm adding 100 jobs in South Bend

A national accounting firm is expanding its South Bend office, with plans to hire about 100 people by the end of next year.

Crowe Horwath said the additional jobs stem from growth in its audit and tax practices. South Bend office managing partner Gary Fox said more than 40 people have already been hired for the new jobs.

Fox told the South Bend Tribune it will be hiring for both full- and part-time positions. Fox said the Chicago-based firm is creating a specialized group in South Bend to work with its audit and tax clients throughout the firm.