McGrail Merkel Quinn & Associates, P.C. is a local accounting firm in Scranton, Pennsylvania and has been a member of the business community for more than 35 years. We serve many prominent organizations in greater Northeastern Pennsylvania and surrounding areas, including the Pocono and the Bethlehem areas, along with New York and New Jersey.

SENIOR ASSOCIATE:
MMQ is looking for a dynamic Senior Associate to join our team. You will have the opportunity to work as a team member on diverse client engagements at a place where you are valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you will have the opportunity to move your career to where you want it to go faster.

Responsibilities:
• Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations
• Develop an understanding of the client's business and become an industry specialist to understand client specific needs
• Supervise Associates on engagement teams and function as an in-charge facilitating field work by monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan schedules on each assignment
• Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise
• Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to Managers and Partners
• Identify performance improvement opportunities
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 3 years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment
• CPA Certification or demonstrated progress towards obtaining CPA certification, including required coursework
• Demonstrate experience and ability to act as in-charge on engagements
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks
• Strong time management, organizational skills, attention to detail, communication, and interpersonal skills are required

STAFF ASSOCIATE
MMQ is looking for a dynamic Staff Associate to join our team. You will have the opportunity to work as a team member on diverse client engagements at a place where you are valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you will have the opportunity to move your career to where you want it to go faster.

Responsibilities:
• Understanding our clients’ business and industry along with each client’s specific needs and expectations
• Develop an understanding of the firm’s audit approach and tools
• Preparing tax returns, working with clients to collect necessary information for tax return completion
• Drafting financial statements under prescribed formats
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Meeting education requirement for CPA certification
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks
• Strong time management, organizational skills, attention to detail, communication, and interpersonal skills are required

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume for immediate consideration.