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Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America's leading retailers.

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 and Financial operations, 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.

A role in Finance Operations calls on your skills for quality financial and operational reporting and analytics, ensuring accurate financials while providing thoughtful and responsive support, expertise and guidance to business partners. Your role will be critical to ensuring the success of Target's business initiatives and core retail operations.

As a Merchandise Payables Analyst, you will serve as the main contact for Target's vendor partners, serving as their escalation point for payment issues. You will learn Target's entire procure to pay flow, focused on how each step in the process impacts payments to our vendors. You'll identify and resolve issues in this flow by analyzing large data sets and drawing conclusions, asking questions and building relationships with our internal partners (Store Operations, Supply Chain, and Merchandising) and driving resolution to ensure timely and accurate vendor payment. You will closely work with the Target in India Accounts Payable Team to identify and resolve vendor trends, reduce manual work, and develop automated solutions to business problems. Additionally, you will find yourself participating and leading internal projects that allow the Accounts Payable team to support Target's growth. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About you:

• B.A/B.S degree
• 2-3 years of business or financial operations experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of curiosity, initiative and the desire to learn end-to-end processes to drive improvements
• Ability to identify and problem solve issues impacting vendor payment
• Proven record of analyzing data and drawing conclusions
• An accounting and control mindset
• Ability to be resilient and adaptable, working through ambiguity and change in a fast-paced operations environment
• Comfortable with technology, including system testing

This position may be considered for a Full-Time Remote or Hybrid work arrangement based on Target's needs. A Hybrid work arrangement means the team members core role will be a blend of virtual and onsite at a Target location. A Full-Time Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home or an alternate location that's not a Target location, does not have a desk at their primary HQ work location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year.

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada residents is $52,200-$94,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Target will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or Distribution Center or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.

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