LEAD SPECIALIST ACCOUNTING

The Lead Specialist, Accounting Ops is responsible for driving operational excellence and supporting day-to-day accounting operations for Target’s Roundel business. This role will oversee complex opportunity entry and contract progression, maintain high-quality data integrity, resolve operational escalations, and partner closely with key business and Accounting teams to ensure end-to-end operational accuracy and adherence to established timelines.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Lead Specialist is responsible for managing and executing core Roundel Accounting Operations activities with high accuracy and efficiency. The role serves as a subject matter resource for complex opportunity progression, contract tracking, data validation, and related accounting operations workflows.

This role collaborates with Roundel, PSG, Accounting, and cross-functional stakeholders to obtain key inputs, resolve operational roadblocks, ensure proper compliance controls, and mentor entry-level team members on standard procedures.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead end-to-end progression, contract review, and commitment tracking for assigned and complex Roundel opportunities in accordance with established controls.
• Ensure data integrity and accurate record-keeping across Salesforce, Workday, and related business systems; perform periodic quality checks on team data entries.
• Oversee vendor contract tracking and ensure pre-commitment documentation standards are strictly met across assigned pipelines.
• Serve as an operational point of escalation for internal teams and vendors to resolve missing documentation, data discrepancies, or operational bottlenecks.
• Review complex financial data, process outputs, and system reports; identify trends, flag variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with cross-functional and global accounting teams to streamline operational workflows and support month-end, year-end, and audit readiness activities.
• Ensure team execution meets established SLAs, compliance controls, and business timelines.
• Drive process optimization, update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and actively contribute to system enhancements or ad-hoc operational initiatives.
• Provide functional guidance, onboarding support, and peer review to junior specialists on the team.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in accounting operations, finance operations, contract administration, or business operations.
• Strong attention to detail with proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex tasks, prioritize workflows, and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., intermediate formulas, data analysis), Word, and PowerPoint.

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS

• Hands-on experience with Salesforce, Workday, or similar ERP/business systems.
• Strong understanding of accounting operations, revenue cycles, and internal controls.
• Prior experience with vendor contract management and operational documentation tracking.
• Experience working within global, cross-functional, or matrixed organizational structures.
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience supporting process documentation or system transition projects.

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