Cardinal Health’s Embark Program is an entry-level professional development and capability building program. Through a robust career readiness journey, we prepare participants with the skills to navigate the organization and build connections while providing challenging assignments that aid in growing and owning your career path. The program is geared towards recent college graduates interested in the healthcare industry that are searching for a rewarding career. With our Embark Program, you can do what matters, stay balanced and find your place. Cardinal Health is where you belong.

Location: Dublin, Ohio

Start Date: June 30, 2025

Why choose the Accounting Embark Program?

The Finance function oversees the accounting, tax, financial plans and policies of the organization, establishes and maintains fiscal controls, prepares and interprets financial reports, oversees financial systems and safeguards the organization's assets.

Participants will serve in a full-time capacity on a team within the Accounting group during the 12-month program.

Within their role, participants will potentially support the organization in several of the following ways:

Review and analyze key account profitability and develop recommendations to improve profitability

Develop, analyze, and prepare reporting capabilities to support strategic initiatives

Complete financial reporting to support the business

Utilize technology to automate financial processes

Balance sheet reconciliation, research and resolution

Month-end close responsibilities consisting of journal entry preparation and product margin analysis

Other responsibilities include, monthly vendor contract compliance and reporting, completion of quarterly SEC report packages, and various other ad hoc assignments

Demonstrate knowledge of financial processes, accounting policies, systems, controls, and work streams

Accountabilities in this role:

Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks

Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity

Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve

Applies judgment within defined parameters

Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects

Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy

Qualifications:

For consideration in the Cardinal Health Embark Program, you must meet a combination of the following requirements:

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a related field, preferred

Expected graduation of winter 2024 or spring 2025, preferred

Intermediate/advanced proficiency of Microsoft Excel, preferred

Previous internship experience, preferred

Strong leadership, communication and analytical skills

Participation in extracurricular activities and/or community service

Must have unlimited work authorization in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Please note, applicants may redact any age-related information.

To learn more about Cardinal Health and the Embark Program visit cardinalhealth.com/college.

Anticipated salary range: $55,400 - $79,200

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 1/10/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.