Senior Accountant

Cardinal Health; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 67,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cardinal Health Canada is seeking a Senior Accountant for its Vaughan, Ontario team. The role is hybrid, reporting to the Manager, Accounting, with two days in the head office. You will lead month-end close, prepare P&L and balance sheet, and partner with departments to drive process improvements.

Requirements include 3–5 years of related experience, a Bachelor's degree, and CPA designation preferred. SAP and Blackline knowledge are assets; strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related work experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
• CPA designation (CA/CGA/CMA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly P&L and balance sheet with variance to budget focus.
• Oversee supplier chargebacks and coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Execute month-end close entries and coordinate with third-party services.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and assess risk and write-offs.
• Support cash management with bank reconciliations and timely issue resolution.
• Report inter-company transactions to Global finance and assist with corporate reporting.
• Analyze inventory costing and valuation; support budget and forecast processes.
• Assist in monthly internal financial reporting and implement process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Excel

Communication

Intercompany accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

CPA designation preferred

Tools

SAP

Blackline

Job description

Cardinal Health Canada, with over 1,300 employees nationwide, is an essential link in the Canadian healthcare supply chain, providing over 70,000 products to healthcare facilities and medical professionals across the country. We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to add to our team in Vaughan, ON. The is a hybrid role reporting to our head-office 2 days a week. Reporting directly to the Manager, Accounting, you will bring strong accounting and analysis experience to this team and will be a critical part of our month-end/year-end closing activities. You will partner closely with other departments and service organizations to lead change and improve current processes. For more information on what it is like to work for us, please watch this video: Cardinal Health - Wings.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management P&L and balance sheet for review with focus on variance to budget commentary.
• Provide oversight of supplier chargebacks and coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve chargeback denials.
• Month-end close entries as needed.
• Liaise with and review transactions and reports prepared by third party service provider.
• Preparation, review, and timely reconciliation of a number of balance sheet accounts, identifying risk and potential write-offs or release to the P&L.
• Support cash management with preparation or oversight of Bank reconciliations and timely resolution of outstanding matters.
• Consistent and timely communication with Global finance to understand inter-company transactions and required Corporate and SEC reporting.
• Conduct inventory analysis and demonstrate a thorough understanding of inventory costing and valuation principles.
• Support the annual budget and forecasting process in the stated areas of responsibility.
• Assist in the compilation of the monthly internal financial reporting packages.
• Proactive thinking of business requirements and providing suggestions.
• Demonstrate ability to lead process improvements.
• Problem solving and escalation of issues as needed.

Requirements

• 3 - 5 years of related work experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• CPA (CA, CGA, CMA) designation preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP and Blackline is an asset.
• Strong accounting, analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to clearly identify issues and bring them to a resolution.
• Self-starter with a process improvement mindset in the work performed.
• Experience in Medical Segment, distribution organization and/or large multinational organization is an asset.
• Expert Excel skills with ability to work through significant volumes of data.
• Clear and concise communication skills with the ability to partner successfully with third party organizations, finance and other departments.
• Driven, customer-focused and result-oriented individual.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Anticipated pay range: $67,400 - $98,890

Bonus: Yes

This role is eligible for a performance-based annual bonus. Bonus awards are not guaranteed and are determined based on individual performance, company performance, and other business factors, in accordance with the company’s bonus plan

Position currently vacant: Yes

The salary range listed is an estimate and is not guaranteed. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, individual and company performance, experience, skills, and other business factors.

Cardinal Health is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities.

Cardinal Health is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Human Resources team is responsible for working with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

Cardinal Health Canada is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work in Canada.

As an essential partner in Canadian healthcare, we strive every day to build a culture of inclusion and collaboration, where team members can be their authentic selves, grow in their careers, and be proud to serve our customer partners.

#LI-Hyrbid Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background.

We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day.

Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities.

We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end-to-end solutions and data-driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care.

With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future.

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