Senior Accountant

McKesson•Alpharetta, GA

25d•$76,400 - $127,400•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Typically requires 4+ years of relevant professional experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.
CPA and/or Masters preferred but not required.

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.