Commissions Analyst I

This role oversees commissions administrations, financial reporting, rebate, and profit-split processing, BPP (Business Protection Plan) Claims, and commission split/rebate maintenance for sales associates and third parties. It ensures financial accuracy, timely payments, effective internal controls, and continuous process improvement.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned.Manage, prepare, and process gross commission and rebate totals monthlyManage and maintain all payroll split agreementsProvide training and guidance for new sales associates recently onboarded, including (but not limited to) commission and OES report educationManage, implement, and monitor all sales associate and third-party ledger balances and established repayment plansPrepare and process third party commission payments monthly, quarterly, and as needed.Verify and post journal entries related to commission payroll and other scenariosOversee the single split preferred vendor (SSPV) related set-up and calculations. Respond to SSPV inquiries and analysis for Associates or home office personnel.Provide Ad-hoc reporting as requested by sales associates or home office personnel.Provide support to sales associates and home office personnel in response to inquiries related to commissions, SSPV, sales associate expense, ledgers, payroll, or other commission related questions.Prepare & maintain and enhance ESOP/Fiscal year end reporting necessary to aid in the valuation and allocation of shares and gross sales and profitability of sales associates.Work in conjunction with Financial Analyst II to maintain, update, and create Qlikview or other analytical reports upon requestComplete tasks needed to identify and correct any variances from the commission subsystem to the ERP system.Test and validate program and system enhancements that impact commission calculations and/or reporting accuracy.Assist in the review of profit and/or commissions with Sales Associates and home office personnel as needed.Assist in the review of commission related general ledger account balances as neededRegularly review gross profit model and commission splits of sales associates. Analyze transactions for accuracy and report questionable transactions and/or agreements to senior leadership.Provide additional analysis of gross profit, commission splits and/or other reporting as requested by sales associate or senior leadership.Other duties as assigned.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or ExperienceRequired: Associate degree in accounting, finance and/or business with a minimum of three years of related experience, training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, and/or finance with three or more years of related experience, training or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This position requires a working knowledge of accounting principles and practices and a knowledge of technical accounting skills.Core CompetenciesAttention to detail and accuracy; ability to prioritize, plan and organize; ability to schedule and monitor, problem analysis and problem-solving skills; communication; initiative; teamwork; confidentiality. Competency in Microsoft applications; word, outlook with a higher level, working knowledgeLanguage SkillsAbility to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, sales associates, and employees.Mathematical SkillsAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Must be proficient in performing detailed numerical computations. Basic knowledge of Excel and the ability to set up worksheets for analysis and reporting.Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.AA/EEO/Vet/Military #J-18808-Ljbffr American Business Forms Inc