Payroll Accountant

Responsibilities

• Handle the monthly general ledger close process including preparing GL account reconciliations and validations, posting journal entries, processing GL interfaces, variance analyses, payroll wage payment vendor invoice reconciliation
• Assist senior and senior manager in providing GL mapping and accounting solutions at department and business unit levels
• Monthly general ledger close process: preparation of journal entries including garnishments, PAC contributions, and other payroll related accruals (US and Europe)
• Provide back-up support to other payroll accounting team members, GL account reconciliations (e.g. bank accounts, benefits, payroll taxes, other payroll related items), preparing various journal entries, and other ad hoc accounting projects and analyses
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures and Desktop Procedures related to the areas of responsibility
• Conducting GL research and financial analysis for various Business Units
• Manage escheatment filing process
• Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):
• Education/Training -
• BA / BS degree in accounting or finance
• Business Experience -
• 3-4 years accounting experience
• SAP or other large Enterprise Software experience, advanced Excel skills
• Workday system experience
• Solid understanding of accounting and financial statements as it relates to Payroll
• Specialized Knowledge/Skills -
• Ability to manage and prioritize various responsibilities with competing, short deadlines
• Ability to work with multiple levels of management
• Very strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Customer-oriented with strong ability for trouble-shooting and issue resolution
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision as well as in a team-based environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Working Conditions:
• Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) -
• Traditional office environment.
• Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.) -
• Large percent of time performing computer-based work is required.
• Our Base Pay Range for this position
• $76,400 - $127,400
• McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.
• McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.
• McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com .
• McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all

Benefits

Additional Information

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. Job Description Summary Accountant for the Payroll department is responsible for the general ledger account reconciliations, posting payroll accruals, accounting analyses, and projects. This position requires very strong analytical and accounting skills, experience working with large ERP and HRIS software, and ability to work with multiple levels of management.

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