Sr Accountant/Accounting Manager

McKesson•Alpharetta, GA

1d•$74,000 - $123,400•Hybrid

About The Position

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. The Accounting Manager is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of revenue and accounts receivable accounting across McKesson’s business units. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of US GAAP, deep expertise in AR reserve accounting, and proven experience managing month-end close in complex environments. This role leads core accounting operations, drives process improvements, supports internal controls, and manages offshore resources. Responsibilities include applying accounting principles to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, evaluating procedures and controls, and identifying improvement opportunities in support of the Accounting, Reporting, and Compliance (ARC) team. This position is an individual contributor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
4+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance
2+ years of direct experience in revenue and AR accounting
Strong Understanding of AR reserves accounting
Experience leading month-end close and compliance cycles in a Fortune 500 environment.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or JDE; BlackLine proficiency preferred.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Proven leadership experience, including oversight of offshore resources.
Deep knowledge of US GAAP and internal control frameworks
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and identify exceptions.
Advanced Excel skills; Power BI/Tableau a plus but not required.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and effectively communicate with senior leaders.
Results-driven with continuous improvement mindset

Nice To Haves

Understanding of ASC 606 desired
Advanced Excel skills; Power BI/Tableau a plus but not required.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or JDE; BlackLine proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee revenue and AR accounting activities across all business units in compliance with US GAAP and internal policies.
Manage AR reserve accounting, including allowance for doubtful accounts and other relevant reserves.
Lead the month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, variance analysis, and internal reporting.
Prepare and analyze recurring reports such as AR aging, DSO, and cash collections trends.
Conduct detailed analytical reviews on billing, collections, customer payments, rebates, and revenue trends.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and audit standards.
Lead and document monthly, quarterly, and annual AR controls; complete BlackLine reconciliations and certifications.
Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and internal audit for AR-related inquiries.
Act as the go-to resource for internal business units regarding revenue and AR-related questions, including customer rebates and P&L impacts.
Collaborate with corporate finance and divisional teams to ensure accurate classification of cash receipts and resolution of discrepancies.
Lead a team of onshore and offshore accounting professionals, providing coaching, performance feedback, and support in career development.
Drive productivity and efficiency through clear goal setting, workload prioritization, and performance management.
Foster a collaborative and accountable team environment aligned with McKesson’s core values.
Identify and lead initiatives to improve AR accounting processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners in Finance, IT, and Operations to implement scalable solutions.
Leveraging BlackLine to automate balance sheet reconciliations, Journals, and Tasks.