Commissions Analyst

$55,000 - $85,000/Yr

Windows - Irving, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Irving, TX

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Commissions Analyst will play a crucial role in the finance team by ensuring the accurate and timely calculation, processing, and reporting of commissions for sales teams. This position requires strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of sales compensation structures, along with effective collaboration across departments to maintain smooth operations and accurate reporting.

Responsibilities

• Accurately calculate and process commission payments based on predefined commission structures and performance metrics.
• Ensure commission payments are compliant with the sales compensation plan and contractual agreements.
• Work with sales leadership to resolve discrepancies or questions about commissions.
• Maintain detailed records of commissions paid and relevant transaction data in internal systems.
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc commission reports for management and sales teams.
• Provide insights and analysis on sales performance, trends, and commissions payouts.
• Collaborate with IT or systems administrators to maintain and optimize commission tracking tools or software.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in commission calculations and reporting.
• Act as the primary point of contact for sales teams regarding commission-related inquiries, issues, or discrepancies.
• Work closely with HR, Finance, and Sales Operations teams to ensure accurate data transfer and alignment between systems.
• Provide training and guidance to sales teams on understanding commission plans and how commissions are calculated.
• Conduct regular audits of commission calculations and payouts to ensure compliance with company policies and contractual agreements.
• Assist in preparing for internal and external audits related to sales compensation.
• Ensure adherence to legal, tax, and regulatory requirements surrounding commission payments.
• Provide support for special projects or initiatives related to sales compensation and commissions.
• Analyze trends, identify anomalies, and recommend adjustments or improvements to compensation plans or processes as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in a commissions analyst, sales operations, or finance-related role.
• Strong understanding of sales compensation structures, incentive plans, and commission calculation processes.
• Experience with commission management systems or CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Xactly, NetSuite) is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Familiarity with tax regulations and payroll processes related to commissions is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Proactive attitude with the ability to identify and resolve issues before they escalate.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Customer service-oriented mindset to support internal stakeholders, especially the sales team.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance