Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Fort Wayne, Indiana

The Opportunity

ProTax is seeking a motivated Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA candidate to join our team in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This is a full-time, in-person position at our office located at 10433 Oak Valley Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46845.

At ProTax, we believe accounting is about more than completing tax returns. It's about understanding each client's broader financial picture and helping individuals, families, and business owners make informed tax and financial decisions.

You'll have opportunities to work directly with clients, develop your expertise in individual and business taxation, contribute to proactive tax planning, and collaborate with professionals across accounting, bookkeeping, financial planning, and advisory services.

We're looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, has a strong interest in taxation, and wants to build a meaningful career in a collaborative professional environment.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and review individual and business federal income tax returns.
• Assist with proactive tax planning, tax research, and strategy development.
• Work with individuals, families, and business owners to understand their tax and financial circumstances.
• Participate in client meetings and help explain complex tax matters clearly.
• Identify tax planning opportunities aligned with broader client objectives.
• Support accounting, financial statement preparation, and related client service activities.
• Collaborate with professionals in bookkeeping, business advisory, and financial planning.
• Research tax laws, IRS guidance, and changes in relevant tax regulations.
• Maintain accurate records, support deadlines, and uphold professional confidentiality standards.
• Continue developing technical knowledge through mentoring, collaboration, and practical experience.

What We're Looking For

• Licensed CPA, CPA candidate, or actively working toward CPA eligibility and licensure.
• Approximately 0–3 years of relevant accounting or tax experience.
• Familiarity with preparing individual and business federal income tax returns.
• Foundational understanding of accounting principles and federal taxation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort using accounting and tax preparation software.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and accept constructive feedback.
• A collaborative mindset and genuine interest in building lasting client relationships.

Why Build Your Career at ProTax?

ProTax provides personalized tax planning and accounting services to individuals and businesses, with an emphasis on understanding each client's unique needs.

As part of a connected ecosystem of financial and professional service companies, our team works collaboratively across tax preparation, bookkeeping, financial planning, and business advisory.

This approach gives accounting professionals the opportunity to understand how their work fits into a client's larger financial picture.

We value curiosity, initiative, professional development, teamwork, and a commitment to providing thoughtful, dependable client service.

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