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Comptable principal, comptabilité des salaires et des avantages sociaux / Senior accountant Payroll & Benefits Accounting

Saint-Laurent, Canada Job ID JR0144288 Category Accounting, Accounting & Finance Post Date Mar. 12, 2026
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McKesson, l’une des 10 premières entreprises du classement Fortune Global 500, touche à pratiquement tous les aspects des soins de santé et s’emploie à faire une réelle différence. Nous sommes reconnus pour notre capacité à offrir un savoir, des produits et des services qui rendent les soins de qualité plus accessibles et plus abordables. Chez nous, la santé, le bonheur et le bien-être de nos gens et des personnes que nous desservons sont prioritaires—et nous tiennent à cœur.

Ce que tu fais chez McKesson a de l’importance. Nous favorisons une culture où tu peux t’épanouir et avoir un impact, et où tu es encouragé à proposer de nouvelles idées. Ensemble, nous façonnons l’avenir de la santé pour nos patients, nos communautés et nos équipes. Si tu souhaites dès aujourd’hui contribuer à la santé de demain, nous aimerions avoir de tes nouvelles.

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.

Senior Accountant, Payroll and Benefits Accounting, FSS /ARC

McKesson is in the business of better health, and we touch the lives of patients in virtually every aspect of healthcare. At McKesson Canada, we touch the lives of 12 million Canadians every day. We carry more than 35,000 products in 12 distribution centers and ultimately provide distribution to 6,300 retail pharmacies, 1,350 hospitals, long-term care centers, clinics and institutions all over Canada. But we're so much more than a distribution company. We've automated 2,500 retail pharmacies and dispense over 100 million doses a year through our automation solutions. Manufacturers, healthcare providers and patients count on us for a full range of services that contribute to the quality and safety of care for us all.

At McKesson Canada, you’ll help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance healthcare. Working here is your opportunity to shape an industry that’s vital to us all.

Join us at McKesson!

Current Need:

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Accounting Shared Services team in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Position Description:

The Senior Accountant, Payroll and Benefits Accounting, will be responsible for performing Payroll and Benefits accounting tasks.

This position will be responsible for providing accounting support to multiple business units across multiple locations and lead process improvements projects across its areas of activities.

This role will be required to collaborate with a service provider.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform period-end close accounting activities under its areas of responsibility and ensure deadlines are met
  • Coordinate tasks performed by the service provider to ensure quality service delivery and mitigate risks
  • Manage escalations raised by the service provider  
  • Provide feedback, review supporting documentation and coordinate with other departments and business units to ensure resolution of outstanding requests
  • Analyze adjustments and review journal entries
  • Review variance analysis and manage reports prepared
  • Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations
  • Recommend and implement process and system improvement through standardization and automation to expand the efficiency of cash accounting
  • Actively involved in audits
  • Ensure that the company’s policies are observed

Minimum Requirements

Minimum of 4+ years accounting experience

Certified Public Accountant, or equivalent work experience preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Critical Skills

Experience with SAP or other large ERPs

Capable of solving problems, and using sound judgement to escalate issues with recommendations when necessary

Great sense of urgency and respect for deadlines

Proven strength in improving current processes

Strong team player with good interpersonal skills

Effective communication skills with strong influencing abilities

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently, manage, and prioritize various responsibilities

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.

Notre échelle salariale de base pour ce poste

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$70,600 - $117,600

McKesson 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:

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 provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

McKesson welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation please contact us by sending an email to Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com.

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McKesson 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:

  • 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.

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