Senior Accountant

Hybrid – Alpharetta, Georgia, United States; Irving, Texas, United States; The Woodlands, Texas, United States 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. This role acts as a key contributor in a complex environment and has the potential and opportunity for advancement. It serves as a resource for colleagues with less experience and directs 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 Report the financial results of assigned business units to the business unit Controller, external reporting team, and external auditors. Prepare detailed internal financial reports, researching and explaining significant variances by working closely with various business units and the Controllers. Prepare and analyze financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements on a monthly and quarterly basis. Assist Directors, Controllers, and Senior Managers on key accounting tasks and deliverables. Provide ad‑hoc financial reports, tables, and contribute to other projects as requested. Establish and maintain accounting policies and controls. Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports. Maintain accounting and financial records and reports, including general ledger, financial statements, regulatory, and management reports. Frequently contribute to the development of innovative ideas and processes. Report all findings to management with recommendations for improvement and, upon approval, implement strategies to enact change. Liaise 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. Experience with JDE, SAP, or other large ERP systems. Experience working with a diverse, global team. Ability to cultivate collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders and colleagues across the business. 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 manage concurrent assignments and prioritize workload to meet deadlines. A sizable percentage of time performing computer‑based work is required. Compensation and Benefits 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. 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 refer to the benefits page. Our Base Pay Range for this position $76,400 - $127,400 per year 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 those 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) View email address on click.appcast.io or (Canada) View email address on click.appcast.io. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr