Associate Sales Commissions Analyst

Candescent; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Candescent, a technology company focused on Intelligent Banking experiences, seeks a Sales Commission Analyst I to support commission calculations, data validation, and reporting from Melville, NY. You will assist with day-to-day processing, reconciliations, and documentation under the Director, Accounting.

This entry-to-mid level role offers growth in finance operations and exposure to compensation programs across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in accounting, finance, payroll, or a related function; internship experience considered.
• Basic understanding of financial reconciliations and reporting concepts.
• Proficient in Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and standard formulas.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to follow established procedures.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage routine tasks and deadlines with guidance.
• Onsite Melville, NY 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly sales commission calculations, following documented compensation plan rules.
• Perform first-level data validation checks (e.g., missing fields, formula errors).
• Maintain and organize commission calculation files, adjustment logs, and supporting documentation.
• Enter approved commission adjustments into payroll/commission systems.
• Respond to commission inquiries from sales representatives; elevate complex or disputed cases to Director, Accounting.
• Assist in preparing commission accrual worksheets for month-end and quarter-end close, for senior review.
• Support reconciliation of commission expense accounts by pulling and organizing supporting data.
• Update recurring reports and dashboards using established templates.
• Compile data for compensation trend analysis under senior analyst direction.
• Follow established internal controls and documented procedures for sales compensation processing.
• Help maintain and update process documentation.
• Flag data inconsistencies or process gaps to Director, Accounting.
• Support testing of updates to commission tools and workflows.
• Provide data pulls and administrative support to Sales, Revenue Operations, Accounting, FP&A, HR, and Payroll teams as directed.
• Assist senior analysts in preparing materials for new compensation plan reviews.

Skills

Data validation

Attention to detail

Reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration/Economics

Tools

Excel

PivotTables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Power BI

Job description

• Perform first-level data validation checks (e.g., missing fields, formula errors).

Candescent is a forward-thinking technology company transforming how financial institutions deliver Intelligent Banking experiences. We unite digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions that power and connect digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions and creating seamless engagement across digital, remote, and in-person channels.

Our Experience-Led, Intelligence-Driven approach combines human-centered design with data, automation, and cloud-based innovation. Built on an API-first architecture, our extensible ecosystem enables institutions to adapt quickly, integrate easily, and unlock new opportunities for growth and turning every customer interaction into a moment of clarity, confidence, and connection.

Location: Melville, NY (Onsite 5 days a week)

Department: Finance

Reports To: Director, Accounting

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Candescent is seeking a detail-oriented Sales Commission Analyst I to join our Finance team. Based in Melville, NY, this entry-to-mid-level role supports the administration, calculation, and validation of sales compensation programs across the organization, working under the guidance of Director, Accounting. The Sales Commission Analyst I will assist with day-to-day commission processing, data entry, reconciliations, and reporting, while building foundational knowledge of sales compensation and finance operations.

This position is well-suited for someone early in their finance or accounting career who is eager to develop analytical and reconciliation skills in a structured.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Commission Administration

• Prepare monthly and quarterly sales commission calculations, following documented compensation plan rules.


• Perform first-level data validation checks (e.g., missing fields, formula errors).


• Maintain and organize commission calculation files, adjustment logs, and supporting documentation.


• Enter approved commission adjustments into payroll/commission systems.


• Respond to commission inquiries from sales representatives; elevate complex or disputed cases to Director, Accounting.

Financial Support & Reporting

• Assist in preparing commission accrual worksheets for month-end and quarter-end close, for senior review.


• Support reconciliation of commission expense accounts by pulling and organizing supporting data.


• Update recurring reports and dashboards using established templates.


• Compile data for compensation trend analysis under senior analyst direction.

Controls & Process Support

• Follow established internal controls and documented procedures for sales compensation processing.


• Help maintain and update process documentation.


• Flag data inconsistencies or process gaps to Director, Accounting.


• Support testing of updates to commission tools and workflows.

Cross-Functional Support

• Provide data pulls and administrative support to Sales, Revenue Operations, Accounting, FP&A, HR, and Payroll teams as directed.


• Assist senior analysts in preparing materials for new compensation plan reviews.

Required

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).


• 0-2 years of experience in accounting, finance, payroll, or a related function; internship experience considered.


• Basic understanding of financial reconciliations and reporting concepts.


• Proficient in Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and standard formulas.


• Strong attention to detail and willingness to follow established procedures.


• Good written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to manage routine tasks and deadlines with guidance.


• Onsite Melville, NY 5 days a week.

Preferred

• Exposure to Salesforce, Workday, or similar HR/CRM/commission platforms.


• Coursework or exposure to ASC 606 concepts.


• Familiarity with Power BI or similar reporting tools.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000 per year. This range represents the expected base compensation for this role and is based on factors such as skills, experience, geographic location, and job-related qualifications.