Commissions Analyst

National Contracting Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) matching

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

National Contracting Center (NCC) is seeking a detail-driven Commissions Data Specialist to manage complex commission datasets and ensure accurate reporting for independently contracted agents.

This full-time W2 position offers a competitive salary plus bonus and features a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and retirement plans. The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills, experience in finance or auditing, and excellent communication abilities. Join our collaborative culture dedicated to empowering insurance professionals nationwide.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in finance, accounting, or insurance.
• Experience with virtual meeting platforms like Teams or Zoom.
• Experience auditing financial data.

Responsibilities

• Download and analyze commission reports from carriers.
• Process commission data in payment systems.
• Communicate with Accounting and resolve commission inquiries.

Skills

Advanced Excel expertise

Data analysis and reporting

CRM systems

Strong written and verbal communication

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

AI tools

Job description

National Contracting Center (NCC) is looking for a detail-driven Commissions Data Specialist to join our growing team.

In this role, you will work with large, multi-source commission datasets to ensure accurate reporting and timely payments to our independently contracted agents and agencies. Your work directly supports financial accuracy, operational excellence, and the success of the professionals we serve.

Why Join NCC?

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time W2 position with competitive base rate plus bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and telehealth
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 5% with immediate vesting
• Student loan paydown assistance program
• Paid parental leave
• Paid compassionate leave (pregnancy loss/miscarriage)
• Paid caregiver leave
• Company-paid disability coverage
• And more

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

• Three weeks PTO
• Generously paid company holidays
• Twixmas - paid closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day after our busiest season

Growth & Culture

• Commitment to professional development
• Full access to LinkedIn Learning
• Collaborative, growth-oriented culture
• Opportunities to teach, learn, and improve processes
• A meaningful career supporting insurance professionals nationwide

What You Bring

Personal Characteristics & Competencies

• Highly detail-oriented and love organizing complex information
• Exceptionally organized with strong planning and prioritization skills
• A natural problem-solver who looks for process improvements
• Positive, collaborative, and relationship-focused
• Persistent and self-motivated
• Adaptable in a changing insurance and financial environment
• Calm and professional when resolving issues
• Tech‑savvy and quick to learn new systems

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced Excel expertise (XLOOKUP, pivot tables, complex formulas; experience building/testing macros preferred)
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills
• Experience with insurance commissions in both auditing and reporting
• Ability to navigate CRMs, ERP systems, and multiple web-based platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (clear, professional grammar and spelling required)
• Ability to compile, analyze, and clearly present large datasets
• Strong critical thinking and sound judgment
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive financial information
• Strong follow‑up and cross‑functional communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and deliver accurate results consistently
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to teach and collaborate

Key Responsibilities

• Download, format, import, and analyze commission reports from multiple insurance carriers
• Process commission data within internal payment systems
• Verify and supply financial data for accurate commission payments
• Identify discrepancies, payment issues, and data inconsistencies
• Communicate with Accounting, Contracting, and carriers to resolve commission questions
• Assist Finance with accounts payable and payroll support as needed
• Reconcile chargebacks, marketing assistance balances, and 1099 tax status setups
• Perform manual commission calculations when required
• Escalate and resolve commission issues efficiently
• Complete special projects and leadership requests
• Continuously support NCC’s value proposition for agents and internal teams
• Collaborate across NCC and SFG to improve processes and cross‑train team members

Basic Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (AS) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in finance, accounting, or insurance carrier contracting
• Advanced-level Excel proficiency
• Experience with CRM systems
• Strong computer and internet proficiency
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience with virtual meeting and training platforms (Teams, Zoom, WebEx, etc.)
• Strong business and financial data acumen
• Auditing experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, finance, business, accounting, or related field
• Experience with AI tools
• Knowledge of insurance commissions and the carrier–agent ecosystem
• Experience with Salesforce
• Experience with an FMO or insurance carrier
• Entrepreneurial or growth‑stage company experience

National Contracting Center (NCC) is a Field Marketing Organization (FMO) specializing in senior insurance products. We support independent agents nationwide, empowering them with expertise and tools to help seniors navigate complex insurance decisions with confidence.

Base rate plus bonus.

No external recruiters, please.

This position requires interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. To best serve our customers on the phone, face‑to‑face, or the computer, all employees must be able to communicate with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the team member must be able to sit for extended periods (position is primarily sedentary) and be able to enter information by keyboard at a reasonable rate of speed. This role requires acute hearing ability, seeing and reading information on a computer screen and printed documents, speaking, understanding, and writing English fluently, and performing repetitive hand motions.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.