Lead Specialist Vendor Income

Target · Bengaluru East

  • Experience2–4 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Posted23 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
  • cash application
  • account reconciliation
  • collections
  • Microsoft Excel

The role

A collections specialist at a large ecommerce retail company manages vendor receivables, resolves payment disputes, and reconciles cash application exceptions. The role applies accounts receivable, cash application, and Microsoft Excel to reduce aged balances and bad-debt exposure.

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