Senior Accounting Analyst

Overview

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 Analyst supports the controllership organization through business unit financial, accounting, and internal control support, contract review activities and review of balance sheet reconciliations. This role partners cross‑functionally with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and Audit to support accurate financial reporting and a strong control environment.

Must be located in either the Alpharetta or Dallas area

McKesson complies with all applicable U.S. immigration laws and regulations. The Company does not provide employer support or sponsorship for any immigration‑related employment benefit for this role.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for employer support or sponsorship now or in the future.

If you will require McKesson to provide immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future, you should not apply for this position.

• Lead preparation of monthly and quarterly balance sheet and income statement variance (flux) analyses, identifying root causes, trends, and risks requiring management attention.
• Independently perform contract reviews by identifying key financial terms, evaluating U.S. GAAP implications, and partnering with Legal and Finance stakeholders to support appropriate accounting conclusions.
• Develop clear, concise variance explanations suitable for leadership, Corporate and external audit review.
• Apply judgment to identify unusual or complex transactions and elevate appropriately.
• Communicate complex accounting matters clearly to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Work closely with FP&A and the Intercompany team to identify and document Intercompany relationships and ensure proper accounting treatment including eliminations.

• Review balance sheet account reconciliations ensuring compliance with reconciliation standards and timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Serve as a key contributor to month‑end close activities, including journal entry preparation, account analysis, and review support.
• Proactively identify close risks, inefficiencies, or control gaps and recommend corrective actions.

• Execute and support internal controls over financial reporting, including SOX controls, with an understanding of risk, materiality, and control objectives.
• Lead walkthroughs, coordinate audit requests, and ensure documentation meets internal and external audit standards.
• Support remediation of control deficiencies and track completion of corrective actions.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to resolve issues, improve processes, and maintain financial accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, documentation quality, and analytical rigor.
• Contribute to standardization of flux analysis, reconciliation templates, and control documentation.
• Assist with ad hoc analysis and special projects as assigned.

Degree and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred). Experience in healthcare/life sciences or complex, matrixed environments is a plus.

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Ability to communicate with influence both verbal and written
• Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally within a matrix organization
• Strong understanding and implementation of U.S. GAAP
• Knowledge of all…