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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Skills Required
- 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 analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage complex tasks, prioritize workflows, and deliver under tight deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with stakeholder management abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Hands-on experience with Salesforce, Workday, or similar ERP/business systems
- Understanding of accounting operations, revenue cycles, and internal controls
- Experience with vendor contract management and operational documentation tracking
- Experience in global, cross-functional, or matrixed organizations
- Experience supporting process documentation or system transition projects
Target Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Target and has not been reviewed or approved by Target.
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Healthcare Strength — Health benefits are accessible to hourly team members at relatively low hour thresholds and include no‑cost, 24/7 virtual medical care and expanded mental‑health support. This breadth is positioned as a relative strength compared to typical retail offerings.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match with immediate vesting and options like Roth 401(k) and stock purchase. These features strengthen long‑term savings for a wide range of roles.
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Parental & Family Support — Family support includes paid family leave, backup care, and reimbursements for adoption and surrogacy. These resources complement paid time off and holidays for eligible team members.
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What We Do
Target is an American retailing company providing access to a wide selection of products such as furniture, electronics, toys, and more. Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. We make Target our guests’ preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver. Target is committed to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship and generous community support. Since 1946, we have given 5 percent of our profits back to our communities. Our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop.
