Commissions Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Mississippi, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee commission and incentive compensation programs to guarantee accurate, timely, and compliant earnings payments.

• Execute routine to moderately complex commission calculations in accordance with approved plans and procedures.

• Examine, validate, and reconcile data from various sources to pinpoint discrepancies.

• Investigate and address commission inquiries and payment inconsistencies.

• Utilize commission and incentive plan provisions when addressing questions from employees and managers.

• Generate recurring analyses and reports on commission outcomes and performance metrics.

• Evaluate commission results, payout trends, performance achievement, and related metrics to detect discrepancies and process concerns.

• Maintain commission models, reporting tools, dashboards, procedures, and supporting documentation.

• Propose process enhancements to improve accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.

• Assist in testing, implementing, and managing new or revised commission plans, systems, and processes.

• Keep commission records, participant information, plan documentation, approvals, and audit trails for internal controls, compliance, and audit preparedness.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and escalate ambiguous plan provisions, significant financial risks, or material control issues.

⛳️ Requirements

• B.A./B.S. from an accredited university in business, accounting, human resources, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of three years of experience in commissions, incentive programs, payroll, accounting, finance, or a related analytical area.

• Proven experience with commission or incentive compensation calculations and reconciling data from various sources.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, data validation, and analysis of large data sets.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong financial and business insight.

• Capability to interpret incentive plan documents and convert plan provisions into precise calculations.

• Ability to recognize trends, anomalies, and complex data, payment, or plan administration issues, exercising independent judgment for appropriate resolution or escalation.

• Proficient in communicating complex compensation and financial data clearly and collaborating effectively with employees, managers, senior leaders, and cross-functional partners.

• Competent in handling confidential and sensitive compensation information with the necessary discretion.

• Ability to work autonomously, enhance processes, and create scalable solutions within a growing organization.

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting recurring payroll and commission deadlines.

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid time off and holiday pay.

• Opportunities for professional development and certification support.