Demetria Jones

About Demetria Jones

Bring extensive accounting leadership experience in private, public and government…

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Asset Accounting

   Target

   Apr 2022 — Present · US

   Lead accounting team with four managers, driving recruitment and talent development strategies and creating high-performing, inclusive and innovative culture that advances organizational objectives. Manage asset lifecycle for $34 billion net asset portfolio, including overseeing accounting for property management expenses across retail, corporate, supply chain and international locations. Own accounting processes for depreciation, impairment, capital projects, property expense accrual, property tax, prepaid, land acquisition, asset sales and disposition, fixed asset subledger, asset retirement, external disclosures, reconciliation, tax maintenance and property loss. Centralized controllership and expanded key functions including prepaids, property tax, utilities and related accruals to position property accounting as hub for enterprise-wide processes. Partner with cross-functional leaders to align accounting practices with business objectives, driving a collaborative approach to financial stewardship. Support forecasting for capital asset disposals, impairment and depreciation, providing critical data and insights to finance and tax teams. Maintain 15 SOX key control processes and lead initiatives to enhance controls.• Drove SAP S/4 HANA implementation, guiding enterprise finance modernization.• Lead technical accounting and provide guidance for impairment, prepaid expense treatment, accelerated depreciation, capital asset cash flow analysis and utility incentives, ensuring GAAP and SEC reporting compliance.

Education

• Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

  Bachelor of Science - BS

• Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business

  CLIMB Fellowship Program

• Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

  Master of Science - MS