Senior Accountant

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The Senior Accountant is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) established guidelines and McKesson policy for internal and external stakeholders. Duties include applying accounting principles and best practices to ensure accurate and timely financial statements reviewing operating procedures company controls and compliance measures. This role also drives continuous process improvements and supports the Accounting Reporting and Compliance (ARC) team.

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

• Bachelors 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

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 McKessons 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 pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability age or genetic information. For additional information on McKessons full Equal Employment Opportunity policies visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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