Accountant, Property Accounting

Target • Brooklyn Park, MN

97d • $56,400 - $101,500

About The Position

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. 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. Use your skills, experience and talents to be a part of groundbreaking thinking and visionary goals. As an Accountant in Property Accounting, you'll take the lead as you drive the accounting and reporting for Target Properties, including accruals, reclasses, accounting corrections and disclosures. Support the Lease Accounting team by reviewing leases, booking journal entries and assisting with researching reconciliations and analyzing monthly balances. Develop strong relationships and provide client support to Properties and Lease Accounting business partners. Drive innovation and analytics to improve processes.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in Accounting and 2 - 3 years of related experience.
• Strong accounting skills, knowledge of GAAP related to lease asset accounting.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, formulas) and ability to work with large datasets.
• Strong PC and systems experience.
• Highly detail-oriented.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, organization and analytical skills.
• High level of initiative and ability to work independently.
• Ability to effectively communicate and positively interact with various levels of management and business partners.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to ASC 842 lease accounting concepts.
• Ability to interpret contracts and summarize key financial information.
• SAP general ledger and related reporting tools (AFO, BW).
• Intermediate to advance experience working with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with large and complex datasets and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Drive the accounting and reporting for Target Properties, including accruals, reclasses, accounting corrections and disclosures.
• Support the Lease Accounting team by reviewing leases, booking journal entries and assisting with researching reconciliations and analyzing monthly balances.
• Develop strong relationships and provide client support to Properties and Lease Accounting business partners.
• Drive innovation and analytics to improve processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short term disability.
• Long term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree