Lead Specialist Vendor Income
Target · Bengaluru East
- Experience2–4 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeunknown
- Leveljunior
- Posted18 Sept 2026
About Target
Target is hiring in Bengaluru East in ecommerce retail. This role looks for around 2+ years of experience.
Skills
- Accounts Receivable
- Vendor Collections
- Cash Application
- Payment Reconciliation
- Aging Analysis
- Finance Operations
The role
A vendor income specialist in a retail company manages accounts receivable and vendor collections, using aging analysis and cash application to recover overdue payments and reconcile open items. They investigate payment disputes, resolve unapplied payments, improve bad-debt recovery, and support process transformation. Their defining skills include accounts receivable, vendor collections, and cash application, alongside advanced Microsoft Excel, payment reconciliation, aging analysis, and finance operations.
Full job description
Primary Function
Lead daily collections activities to improve cash flow, reduce outstanding receivables, and
minimize bad-debt exposure. Monitor and analyze vendor account balances and aging, follow up
on overdue receivables, resolve payment disputes and queries, and partner across teams to
ensure timely collection and accurate reconciliation of outstanding items.
L3 - Principal Duties And Responsibilities
Monitor and analyze outstanding accounts receivable balances and aging to identify
overdue, high-value, and high-risk vendor accounts and prioritize appropriate collection
actions.
Drive timely follow-ups with vendors to secure outstanding payments and ensure
adherence to agreed payment terms.
Investigate and resolve payment disputes, deductions, partial payments, and other
collection-related queries by partnering effectively with vendors, VIEs, Buying teams, and
other relevant stakeholders.
Support cash application and account reconciliation by identifying and resolving unapplied
payments, open items, account discrepancies, and other payment exceptions.
Drive reduction of aged receivables and bad-debt exposure by implementing effective
collection strategies, strengthening follow-up mechanisms, and improving successful
recovery rates.
Partners with cross-functional teams resolve open issues, strengthen controls, and identify
and address root causes contributing to delayed or unsuccessful payments.
Support technology transformation initiatives by providing process input,
participating in testing, and enabling effective implementation.
Contribute to key projects and process improvements that streamline existing
workflows
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required; business or accounting specialization preferred. 2–4 years of experience in collections, accounts receivable, finance operations, cash application
or related field
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to build and maximize relationships with partners, both internal and external. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. Strong Microsoft Office skills, with advanced Excel proficiency preferred. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to work independently with a high level of initiative and accountability