Payroll Accountant

McKesson Accountant

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Job Description Summary: Accountant for the Payroll department is responsible for the general ledger account reconciliations, posting payroll accruals, accounting analyses, and projects. This position requires very strong analytical and accounting skills, experience working with large ERP and HRIS software, and ability to work with multiple levels of management.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle the monthly general ledger close process including preparing GL account reconciliations and validations, posting journal entries, processing GL interfaces, variance analyses, payroll wage payment vendor invoice reconciliation
• Assist senior and senior manager in providing GL mapping and accounting solutions at department and business unit levels
• Monthly general ledger close process: preparation of journal entries including garnishments, PAC contributions, and other payroll related accruals (US and Europe)
• Provide back-up support to other payroll accounting team members, GL account reconciliations (e.g. bank accounts, benefits, payroll taxes, other payroll related items), preparing various journal entries, and other ad hoc accounting projects and analyses
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures and Desktop Procedures related to the areas of responsibility
• Conducting GL research and financial analysis for various Business Units
• Manage escheatment filing process

Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

Education/Training

• BA / BS degree in accounting or finance

Business Experience

• 3-4 years accounting experience
• SAP or other large Enterprise Software experience, advanced Excel skills
• Workday system experience
• Solid understanding of accounting and financial statements as it relates to Payroll

Specialized Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to manage and prioritize various responsibilities with competing, short deadlines
• Ability to work with multiple levels of management
• Very strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Customer-oriented with strong ability for trouble-shooting and issue resolution
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision as well as in a team-based environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Working Conditions:

Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.)

• Traditional office environment.

Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.)

• Large percent of time performing computer-based work is required.

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.

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.

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