Accounting Analyst

About us:
As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America’s leading retailers. At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy and that hasn’t happened by accident. Some of the best minds from diverse backgrounds come together at Target to redefine retail in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers world-class outcomes.
That winning formula is especially apparent in Bengaluru, where Target in India
operates as a fully integrated part of Target’s global team and has more than 4,000 team members supporting the company’s global strategy and operations.
Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Becoming a Target team member means joining a community that values diverse backgrounds. We believe your unique perspective is important, and you’ll build relationships by being authentic and respectful. At Target, inclusion is part of the core value. We aim to create equitable experiences for all, regardless of their dimensions of difference. As an equal opportunity employer, Target provides diverse opportunities for everyone to grow and win.
 

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Responsible for reconciling, reviewing and resolving issues related to Balance Sheet GL accounts. To build effective control environment and governance mechanisms for various reconciliation pyramids, the analyst will play the role of a subject matter expert and will partner with HQ to enhance the team’s contextual knowledge.
 

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

Maintain Financial Integrity:
Responsible for timely and accurate reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts.
Responsible for timely and accurate closure of month end activities.
Internal controls:
Analyze account balances and activity for accuracy and proactively identify risks
and take necessary actions to implement corrective controls.
 

Operational Efficiency:
Responsible for preparation, analysis and report out of metrics for management
reporting.
Responsible for creating and maintaining up-to-date documentation for the
respective accounts.
Identify process improvement ideas to drive operational efficiencies and improve
control environment.
Problem solving: