Accounting Manager, Inventory Accounting

The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

About us:

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

Right on pace with Target’s distinctive retail brand, Target Finance and Accounting are transforming for the better. As so much more than a behind-the-scenes number-cruncher, you will be a truly collaborative partner with a seat at the table. You’ll bring your unique point of view, experience, and passion for the work to your team and internal clients. Within Finance, you’ll enjoy the interesting challenges of the competitive retail space, and you’ll have a 360-degree impact—rather than on just one part of the business. You’ll see your contributions come to life in virtually every area of this dynamic enterprise. And you’ll grow and be challenged in your career while having a healthy balance with life outside of work.  

In this unique Accounting Manager role, you will work closely with Financial Reporting, Corporate Financial Planning and Merchandise Finance to ensure a reasonable forecast of and accurate accounting for inventory valuation with a focus on vendor income. You will complete SAP journal entries and facilitate timely and accurate month-end close routines in compliance with SOX guidelines. You will be a key member of the cross-functional team responsible for implementation of modern technology solutions, and you will be responsible for development and documentation of related accounting and control processes. You will have an opportunity to strengthen your analytical skills through recurring and ad-hoc analysis. You will develop strong relationships to influence internal and external partners and provide client support to teams across the company, including Merchandising, Business Partnerships & Negotiations, Merchandise Finance, Finance Capabilities and Corporate Financial Planning. You will indirectly manage talent by coaching and training others on the team. You will drive innovation and analytics to improve complex processes and maintain a strong internal control environment. 

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About you:  

• 4-year college degree in Accounting or Finance (Accounting preferred) 

• 5+ years of relevant business experience 

• Knowledge of GAAP accounting standards, SOX requirements and financial acumen, including data driven decision making  

• Strong business partner able to collaborate with teams across the organization 

• Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to translate complex, detailed topics to a higher level message for partners and leadership 

• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills 

• High level of independence, curiosity and initiative 

• Ability to be resilient and adaptable, working through challenges in a fast-paced environment 

Benefits Eligibility

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