Experienced Associate

Mueth CPA, LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and disability

SIMPLE IRA with company match

Paid Time Off and firm holidays

Job summary

Mueth CPA, LLC is growing and we’re seeking an Experienced Associate to join our team in Waukesha. You’ll work with experienced team members on business and individual client engagements involving tax compliance, planning, and advisory work.

You’ll help keep engagements organized, communicate with clients, and move work efficiently from onboarding to completion, while developing skills and advancing within a growing firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of recent public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience preparing individual and/or business income tax returns.
• General understanding of accounting and tax principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize and analyze client accounting records and year-end workpapers for tax engagements.
• Prepare individual and business income tax returns and related workpapers.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding information requests, open items, and routine questions.
• Assist with tax planning, research, and special projects.
• Support efficient onboarding and transition of new clients.
• Work closely with Seniors and Managers to complete engagements accurately and on time.
• Develop technical, client-service, and project-management skills for advancement within the firm.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Client communication

Project management

Organization & deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks or similar

Job description

Mueth CPA, LLC is growing, and we’re looking for an Experienced Associate to join our team in Waukesha. This role is designed for someone with public accounting experience who wants broader responsibility, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to develop quickly in a growing firm.

You’ll work with experienced team members on business and individual client engagements involving tax compliance, planning, and advisory work. The role is important to keeping engagements organized, client communications timely, and work moving efficiently from onboarding through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and analyze client accounting records and year-end workpapers for tax engagements
• Prepare individual and business income tax returns and related workpapers
• Communicate directly with clients regarding information requests, open items, and routine questions
• Assist with tax planning, research, and special projects
• Support efficient onboarding and transition of new clients
• Work closely with Seniors and Managers to complete engagements accurately and on time
• Develop technical, client-service, and project-management skills for advancement within the firm

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• 2+ years of recent public accounting experience preferred
• Experience preparing individual and/or business income tax returns
• General understanding of accounting and tax principles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to stay organized, manage deadlines, and follow through on client requests
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software is a plus
• Salary: $70,000 – $90,000, commensurate with experience
• Bonus: Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• Retirement: SIMPLE IRA with company match
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy and firm holidays
• Work Environment: Reasonable chargeable hour goals, flexibility, and a relaxed professional culture

Why Mueth CPA, LLC

At Mueth CPA, you’ll work on meaningful client engagements without being limited to a narrow preparer role. We value quality, responsiveness, teamwork, and professional growth. Strong performers have the opportunity to take on increasing client responsibility and advance to Senior Associate and beyond.