Accounting Analyst - Specialty Health

McKesson; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 66,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a Financial Accountant to drive accurate month-end close, reporting, and governing controls under US GAAP/IFRS. You will partner with business units, shared services, and revenue teams to ensure precise accounting, timely close, and robust internal controls.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of related experience, a CPA track record or pursuit, and strong Excel/Power BI skills. Exposure to SAP and intercompany activities complements a detail‑oriented finance mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, commerce, finance or related field.
• CPA designation completed or actively pursuing final-stage CPA certification.
• 2+ years of accounting experience in corporate, public accounting or business unit setting.
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations and month-end close.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS; familiarity with SAP ERP.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end and quarter-end close activities with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and post journal entries including accruals, prepaids and intercompany items.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Analyze results, prepare variances, schedules and management reporting.
• Review revenue transactions to ensure proper recognition and accounting treatment.
• Monitor accounts receivable balances and assist with issue resolution.
• Support intercompany reconciliations and settlements.
• Ensure SOX compliance and documentation for controls.
• Identify process improvements, automation, and stronger financial controls.
• Assist internal and external audits as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation completed or pursuing

Tools

SAP

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager, Accounting, the Financial Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely execution of accounting activities, financial reporting, and month-end close processes in compliance with US GAAP/IFRS, SOX requirements, and corporate accounting policies.

This role partners closely with business leaders and shared services teams to support revenue accounting, billing analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal controls. The ideal candidate is a detail‑oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys driving process improvements while delivering high-quality financial insights.

What You'll Do

• Execute month-end and quarter-end close activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, allocations, depreciation, and intercompany transactions.
• Perform complex balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Analyze financial results and prepare variance analyses, supporting schedules, and management reporting.
• Review billing transactions and revenue activity to ensure accurate revenue recognition and accounting treatment.
• Monitor accounts receivable balances, investigate discrepancies, and support issue resolution.
• Support intercompany reconciliations and settlement processes.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls, accounting standards, and documentation requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and enhanced financial controls.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Serve as a trusted finance partner to assigned business units and patient support programs.
• Collaborate with shared services teams and operational stakeholders to ensure financial data integrity and billing accuracy.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation completed or actively pursuing final-stage CPA certification.
• 2+ years of accounting experience in a corporate, public accounting, or business unit accounting environment.
• Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Knowledge of financial reporting principles and accounting standards (US GAAP and/or IFRS).
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience in a complex, integrated business environment.
• Experience supporting revenue accounting, billing operations, and accounts receivable processes.
• Experience with SAP SD (Sales & Distribution) and Project Systems (PS) modules.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks.
• Experience with Power BI, financial reporting tools, and data analytics.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret large data sets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting audits and continuous process improvement initiatives.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$66,200 - $88,300

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McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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