Accountant, Payroll

Job Description

Payroll Accountant | McKesson

The Tone:
This is an in-person role at McKesson, located in a traditional office environment. McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. This role matters because it contributes to shaping the future of health for patients, communities, and employees, providing an opportunity to grow and make an impact. The company fosters a culture where new ideas are empowered.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Location: In-person, Traditional office environment
• Pay: $76400–$127400 yearly
• Team: Payroll department team, assists senior and senior manager
• Mission: Ensures accurate general ledger account reconciliations and payroll accruals through meticulous accounting analyses and projects.
• Tech Stack: SAP (or other large Enterprise Software), Workday, Advanced Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• General Ledger Close: Manage the monthly general ledger close process, including preparing GL account reconciliations, posting journal entries, processing GL interfaces, and conducting variance analyses.
• Journal Entries: Prepare journal entries for garnishments, PAC contributions, and other payroll-related accruals for both US and European operations.
• Accounting Solutions: Provide general ledger mapping and accounting solutions at both department and business unit levels.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct GL research and financial analysis for various Business Units to support decision-making.
• Operational Support: Maintain Standard Operating Procedures, manage the escheatment filing process, and provide back-up support for other payroll accounting team members.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with a solid understanding of accounting and financial statements as they relate to Payroll.
• Experience: 3-4 years of accounting experience, including experience with SAP or other large Enterprise Software, and Workday system experience.
• Skills: Very strong analytical skills and attention to detail, ability to manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities with short deadlines, and strong written and verbal communication skills.