Commissions Analyst

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Inc. is seeking an intermediate-level Commission Analyst to support accurate calculation and processing of commission and sales incentive payments.

The role involves maintaining commission systems, resolving discrepancies, and responding to producer inquiries while assisting in data analysis and testing of enhancements. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business or related field, with 2+ years of related experience in commission

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field.
• Four years of related experience can be used in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with commission, incentive, or payroll systems is required.
• Experience in the health insurance industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process commission system data entry and payments across product lines.
• Respond to inquiries from producers and internal staff about commission calculations.
• Test and validate system enhancements; gather data for audits and reporting.
• Assist with audit requests and produce timely, accurate reporting.

Skills

Excel Proficiency

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business

Tools

Workday

SQL

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We take great strides to ensure our employees have the resources to live well, be healthy, continue learning, develop skills, grow professionally and serve our local communities. We invite you to apply for a career with us.Residency in or relocation to Louisiana is preferred for all positions.POSITION PURPOSE.This intermediate level role supports the accurate calculation and processing of commission and sales incentive payments. The role will assist in maintaining commission systems, resolving discrepancies, responding to producer commission inquiries, data analysis, and testing system enhancements to support business operations.How You Contribute to the Company’s Mission In This RoleSupport the processing of commission and sales incentive payments across various product lines.Responds to routine inquiries from internal stakeholders regarding commission questions.Identifies discrepancies between commission agreements and system calculations.Supports audit requests and data gathering as needed.Tests and validates system enhancements.Gathers data for audit requests to present accurate and timely reporting.Required QualificationsEducationBachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Human Resources or related field requiredFour years of related experience can be used in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.Work Experience2 years of related experience with commission, incentive or payroll system is required.Experience in the health insurance industry is preferred.Skills and AbilitiesStrong verbal and written communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skillsAbility to accomplish tasks under time constraints and shifting priorities while ensuring accuracyMust have working knowledge of Microsoft applications (e.g., Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) with a high level of competency in Excel.Capacity to adapt plans and approaches based on new information or changing circumstancesAbility to work cohesively in a team environmentMust be able to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and financial informationAbility to escalate issues as appropriate and in a timely fashionLicenses and CertificationsNoneAccountabilities and Essential FunctionsDaily operation and maintenance of the Commission System to include data entry, loading files, reviewing validation reports, reviewing payment information, and related tasksFirst tier support of issues/questions from producers and various internal personnel regarding commission system calculations via email and/or phoneCommunication between various internal departments for research and troubleshootingGathers data for audit requests to present accurate and timely reporting.Tests system enhancements during quarterly releases and as neededResponsible for timely and accurate completion of work tasks assigned.Participates in special projects, as assigned by management, to improve Commissions policies and procedures.The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Accountabilities and Essential Functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functionsPerform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities.Job duties are performed in a normal and clean office environment with normal noise levels.Work is predominately done while standing or sitting.The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize, and analyze are required.An Equal Opportunity EmployerAll internal employees please apply through Workday Careers.PLEASE USE A WEB BROWSER OTHER THAN INTERNET EXPLORER IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES (CHROME, FIREFOX, SAFARI)Additional InformationPlease be sure to monitor your email frequently for communications you may receive during the recruiting process. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those most qualified will be contacted. To monitor the status of your application, please visit the "My Applications" section in the Candidate Home section of your Workday account.If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.In support of our mission to improve the health and lives of Louisianians, we encourage the good health of its employees and visitors. We want to ensure that our employees have a work environment that will optimize personal health and well-being. Due to the acknowledged hazards from exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, and in order to promote good health, our company properties are smoke and tobacco free.We perform background and pre-employment drug screening after an offer has been extended and prior to hire for all positions. As part of this process records may be verified and information checked with agencies including but not limited to the Social Security Administration, criminal courts, federal, state, and county repositories of criminal records, Department of Motor Vehicles and credit bureaus. Pursuant with sec 1033 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, individuals who have been convicted of a felony crime involving dishonesty or breach of trust are prohibited from working in the insurance industry unless they obtain written consent from their state insurance commissioner.Additionally, we are a Drug Free Workplace. A pre-employment drug screen will be required and any offer is contingent upon satisfactory drug testing results.