Accounting Manager

Target; Brooklyn Park (MN); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Target is seeking an Accounting Manager, Revenue Accounting in Minnesota to oversee partnership revenue accounting and ensure accurate, timely reporting. The role involves close processes, journal entries, and variance analysis, with cross-functional collaboration to optimize revenue recognition and controls.

You'll manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, analyze partner agreements, and drive process improvements, automation, and standardization while aligning with Target’s values and

Qualifications

• Four-year Accounting degree and 3–6 years of related experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge.
• Driven to innovate and improve processes.
• Ability to collaborate with teams across the organization.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close for partnership revenue.
• Analyze partnership agreements to determine revenue recognition.
• Develop and maintain accounting processes, controls, and documentation.
• Partner with operations, finance, legal, and external partners to support revenue objectives.

Education

Accounting degree

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP General Ledger

AFO

BW

Job description

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 Accounting, 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. Your role will be critical to ensuring the success of Target’s business initiatives and core retail operations.

As an Accounting Manager, Revenue Accounting, you will be part of the team responsible for overseeing revenue accounting activities associated with strategic external partnerships and other retail revenue streams, ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant accounting and reporting of complex partnership arrangements.

In this role, you will manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities related to partnership revenue, including reporting, preparing journal entries, and variance analysis; analyze partnership agreements and business arrangements to determine appropriate revenue recognition and accounting treatment; develop and maintain accounting processes, controls, and documentation to support accurate and compliant revenue reporting; identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, controls, and reporting through automation and standardization. You will also partner cross-functionally with operations, finance, legal, and external partners to support the organization’s broader revenue objectives and drive process efficiencies.

About you:

• Four-year Accounting degree and 3-6 years of related experience
• Strong GAAP knowledge
• Driven to innovate, make meaningful improvements to process, and enhance partnerships
• Ability to manage ambiguity, work independently and take initiative
• Data analysis and modeling experience
• Ability to summarize complex, detailed topics for partners and leadership
• Strong business partner, able to collaborate with teams across the organization
• Experience with SAP general ledger and reporting tools (AFO, BW)
• CPA preferred

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location (Tues/Wednesday) the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.

Benefits Eligibility

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [e-mail]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.