Senior Accountant

McKesson; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join our finance team in a role requiring strong GAAP knowledge and ERP experience. You will compile and analyze financial statements, support external reporting, and partner with a global group to drive accuracy and improvements.

This position offers work-from-home flexibility with periodic in-office meetings. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in accounting, a Bachelor's in accounting or finance, and CPA/Masters is a plus.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 4+ years of professional accounting experience.
• GAAP knowledge and external/internal financial reporting familiarity.
• Experience with ERP systems such as JDE, SAP, or similar.
• Ability to work with a diverse, global team and stakeholders.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA/Masters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report financial results of assigned business units to Controllers and auditors.
• Prepare detailed internal financial reports and explain variances.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow) monthly and quarterly.
• Assist Directors, Controllers, and Senior Managers on key accounting tasks.
• Provide ad hoc financial reports and contribute to other projects.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies and controls.
• Review and correct errors in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• Maintain general ledger and regulatory and management reports.
• Collaborate with external audit team for statutory audits.
• Drive process improvements and present findings to management.

Skills

GAAP expertise

ERP experience (JDE/SAP)

Global team experience

Stakeholder collaboration

Advanced communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA/Masters preferred

Tools

SAP

JDE

FCCS

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.

This role acts as a key contributor in a complex environment and has the potential and opportunity for advancement. Acts as a key contributor in a complex environment, serving as a resource for colleagues with less experience and directing work without formal management responsibilities using internal or external resources to accomplish goals. This position does not have direct reports but may guide or mentor colleagues informally.

Key Responsibilities

• Reports the financial results of assigned business units to the business unit Controller, external reporting team, and external auditors.
• Prepares detailed internal financial reports, including researching and explaining significant variances by working closely with various business units and the Controllers.
• Prepares and analyzes financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements monthly and quarterly.
• Assists Directors, Controllers, and Senior Managers on key accounting tasks/deliverables.
• Provides ad hoc financial reports, tables, and contributes to other projects as requested.
• Establishes and maintains accounting policies and controls.
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• Maintains accounting and financial records and reports, including general ledger, financial statements, regulatory, and management reports.
• Frequently contributes to the development of innovative ideas and processes.
• Reports all findings to management with recommendations for improvement, and upon their approval, implements strategies to enact change.
• Liaison with the external audit team to prepare the audited financial statements for entities undergoing statutory audits.

Minimum Qualifications

Typically requires 4+ years of relevant professional experience.

Critical Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience required
• GAAP expertise required
• Experience with JDE, SAP, or other large ERP
• Experience working with a diverse, global team
• Ability to cultivate collaborative partnerships with Key Stakeholders and colleagues across the business by acting on opportunities to create alignment and provide support.
• Advanced communication skills- fact-based, clear, logical skills with a record of success in developing relationships, presenting, and communicating financial results effectively.
• Demonstrate sharp analytical skills and a flexible mindset.
• Ability to creatively solve complex problems while exercising judgment within broadly defined policies and practices.
• Ability to accomplish work without considerable direction.
• Ability to anticipate change and direct or redirect efforts.

Additional Knowledge And Skills

• External, internal, or SEC financial reporting experience preferred
• SAP experience preferred
• Experience with FCCS
• Possess a thorough understanding of financial reporting and general ledger structures.
• Process improvement skills/change mindset
• Excellent written and speaking skills including preparation and presentation of verbal and written reports, presentations, and recommendations
• Ability to engage and influence multi-level staff up to executive management
• Strong experience creating and analyzing substantial amounts of data
• Intermediate to Advanced MS Excel (V-lookups, pivots, Power Pivot, Power Query)
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet individual goals and deadlines.
• Excellent time-management, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• CPA and/or Masters preferred but not required.

Working Conditions

• Work-from-home flexibility with occasional requirements to attend in-office meetings and functions.
• Deadline-driven environment addressing a wide range of complex issues. The incumbent must be able to manage concurrent assignments and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• A sizable percentage of time performing computer-based work is required

Career Level

IC-Professional-P3

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$76,400 - $127,400

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.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) [e-mail] or (Canada) [e-mail]. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

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