Staff Accountant

Mckesson Corporation; The Woodlands, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson Corporation is seeking a Staff Accountant for US Oncology Network to support core accounting activities, assist with month-end close, and prepare journal entries and reconciliations in a multi-entity healthcare setting.

You will work with Senior Accountants and Managers to ensure timely financial reporting, while applying US GAAP and maintaining strong controls. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement in the Dallas Fort Worth area.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Basic understanding of US GAAP and close processes.
• Experience preparing journal entries and reconciliations.
• Intermediate Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, IF).

Responsibilities

• Prepare assigned journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for monthly close.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and resolve routine reconciling items.
• Assist with income statement reviews by analyzing expenses and variances.
• Support accounting activities related to prepaid expenses, fixed assets, leases, intercompany transactions.
• Prepare documentation for transactions, controls, and information used in controls (IUC).
• Ensure accounting records are complete and compliant with policies.
• Support audit requests by gathering documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Use Excel and ERP systems to analyze data and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with controllers and other stakeholders to support reporting needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency in accounting processes.

Skills

Accounting experience

US GAAP

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

PeopleSoft

Oracle

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.

McKesson is in the business of better health and touches the lives of patients in virtually every aspect of healthcare. Through Oncology and Multispecialty(O&M), McKesson partners with providers, practices, and communities to advance the quality, efficiency, and sustainability of patient care.

Role Overview

The Staff Accountant – US Oncology Network (USON) is an individual contributor responsible for supporting core accounting activities for assigned USON practices. This role assists with the month-end close process, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and account analyses under the direction of Senior Accountants and Accounting Managers.

The Staff Accountant applies standard accounting principles and established procedures to complete assigned work, develops accounting knowledge and technical skills, and contributes to accurate and timely financial reporting within a multi-entity healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare assigned journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules as part of the monthly close process.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and investigate routine reconciling items for resolution.
• Assist with income statement reviews by performing expense analyses and researching variances.
• Support accounting activities related to prepaid expenses, fixed assets, leases, intercompany transactions, and other assigned accounts.
• Prepare and maintain supporting documentation for accounting transactions, controls, and Information Used in Controls (IUC).
• Ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Support internal and external audit requests by gathering documentation and responding to routine inquiries.
• Utilize Excel and accounting systems to analyze data, prepare reports, and complete recurring accounting activities.
• Partner with Practice Controllers, Senior Accountants, and other internal stakeholders to support financial reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency in accounting processes and communicate recommendations to management.
• Manage multiple assignments while meeting established deadlines and quality expectations.

Minimum Requirement

Degree or equivalent and typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Critical Skills

• Typically requires 2+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Basic understanding of US GAAP and accounting close processes.
• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.

Additional Skills & Competencies

• Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement relationships.
• Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Intermediate Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, IF statements).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze data and identify discrepancies.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow established processes and procedures while learning more complex accounting activities.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Interest in process improvement, automation, and continuous learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, physician practice, or multi-entity accounting environments.
• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as PeopleSoft, Oracle, or SAP.
• Exposure to financial reporting and audit support activities.

Hourly: 29.15 - 38.87 - 48.59 USD Hourly

P2

This position offers the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement based on recent updates to our in-office/work‑from‑home model. If located in DFW area, the selected candidate may be expected to work on‑site at our Las Colinas office a minimum of two (2) days per week, with the remaining days worked remotely. Specific in‑office days may be designated according to team needs and business priorities.

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, click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$29.15 - $48.59

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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