Tax Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Employer-paid dental insurance

Employer-paid vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) match up to 6%

Bi-weekly housekeeping service

Stocked kitchen

Paid parking

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC seeks a Tax Accountant to lead year-round tax initiatives in Indiana, advising clients on planning strategies and fostering ongoing relationships. This role emphasizes proactive tax planning over seasonal work.

Strong knowledge of federal and Indiana tax rules and client-facing consulting is essential; CPA/EA preferred but not required. You will collaborate with financial advisors, wealth managers, and attorneys to deliver comprehensive tax solutions in a

Qualifications

• Prior individual tax preparation experience required.
• Experience with tax planning and client-facing tax consulting.
• Strong knowledge of federal and Indiana tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file individual tax returns.
• Manage an active tax-season client workload.
• Provide year-round tax planning, projections, and strategic guidance.
• Assist clients with estimated tax payments, notices, and tax-related matters.
• Meet directly with clients to answer questions and provide recommendations.
• Partner with financial advisors to identify tax-saving opportunities and planning strategies.

Skills

Federal tax regulations

Indiana tax regulations

Client-facing tax consulting

Education

CPA or EA designation preferred

Job description

Tax Accountant

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Opportunity to help lead and grow an expanding tax department with significant long-term leadership potential.
• Work in a year-round tax planning role instead of a seasonal tax environment.
• Build meaningful, ongoing relationships with clients while serving as a trusted tax advisor.
• Collaborate closely with financial advisors, wealth management professionals, attorneys, and other specialists under one roof.
• Clear career advancement path with potential to grow into broader leadership within the tax function.
• Enjoy a highly collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on growth and professional development.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Receive a generous 401(k) match of up to 6%.
• Strong work-life balance outside of peak tax season.
• Additional perks include a stocked kitchen, paid parking, and bi-weekly housekeeping service.

Key Responsibilities for the Tax Accountant / Tax Planner

• Prepare and file individual tax returns.
• Manage an active tax-season client workload.
• Provide year-round tax planning, projections, and strategic guidance.
• Assist clients with estimated tax payments, notices, and tax-related matters.
• Meet directly with clients to answer questions and provide recommendations.
• Partner with financial advisors to identify tax-saving opportunities and planning strategies.

Qualifications for the Tax Accountant / Tax Planner

• Prior individual tax preparation experience required.
• Experience with tax planning and client-facing tax consulting.
• Strong knowledge of federal and Indiana tax regulations.
• CPA or EA designation preferred but not required.

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