Accountant - Technology Solutions
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at McKesson. CAN · full-time · CA$81,500–CA$108,600 base.
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What you'll do
- Complete month- and quarter-end close work, including journal entries, accruals and reconciliations
- Analyze financial reports, explain variances and share useful findings with stakeholders
- Check transaction accounting and ledger codes, then investigate billing or reporting problems
- Build and improve reports, dashboards and performance measures for finance and business teams
- Support finance system changes, process improvements, audits and control documentation
What you bring
- A degree in accounting, finance or a related area, or comparable education and experience
- A CPA credential or active progress toward CPA certification
- At least five years of growing responsibility in accounting or finance
- Strong accounting, reporting and reconciliation knowledge, plus advanced Excel skills
- Experience with an ERP such as SAP or Epicor and clear analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced accountant comfortable with reporting, close work and collaboration across finance and operational teams. It is hybrid and based in Mississauga, Ontario.
From the employer
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.
About the Role
McKesson is seeking an Accountant to join our Technology Solutions Finance team. This role plays a key part in accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial analysis. The successful candidate will partner with cross-functional teams to support business performance, ensure accurate financial reporting, and identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.
This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, leveraging technology, and driving operational excellence.
What You'll Do
- Perform month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
- Prepare and analyze financial reports, identify variances, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
- Review financial transactions to ensure accurate accounting treatment and general ledger coding.
- Investigate and resolve accounting, billing, and reporting issues.
- Partner with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, Billing, Operations, and other business teams to support financial processes.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance financial reports, dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics.
- Support system implementations, finance transformation initiatives, and process improvement projects.
- Assist with audit activities, compliance requirements, and internal control documentation.
- Utilize SAP, Ariba, and other financial systems to support accounting operations.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation, reporting enhancements, and AI-enabled tools.
- Provide support, guidance, and knowledge sharing across finance and business teams.
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- CPA designation or actively pursuing CPA certification.
- Typically requires 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and account reconciliation processes.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
- Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP or Epicor.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Experience supporting technology, corporate finance, shared services, or large-scale business operations.
- Experience with Power BI, financial reporting tools, and dashboard development.
- Experience supporting process automation or finance transformation initiatives.
- Knowledge of AI-enabled tools and digital solutions that improve productivity and operational efficiency.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders in a complex business environment.
Work Environment
- Hybrid work arrangement based in Mississauga, Ontario.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and manage multiple priorities within established deadlines.
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 McKesson's 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, please click here.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$81,500 - $108,600McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:
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McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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