Commissions Analyst

Shamrock Trading Corporation; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shamrock Trading Corporation is seeking a Commissions Analyst to ensure accurate, transparent and timely distribution of variable compensation for quota-bearing employees and external agents.

You will collaborate with Sales, Finance, HR and Accounting to review reports, analyze variances, and develop actionable insights. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, process improvement, and scalable reporting in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 2+ years of experience as a financial/sales/sales operations or commission analyst.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; Salesforce experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand commission structures and calculations to process payments accurately and timely for multiple units.
• Prepare and review commission reports for accuracy and completeness; reconcile issues across functions.
• Develop and provide financial reporting related to commissions for sales, finance and HR.
• Research and respond to commission variances in a timely and professional manner.
• Leverage IT to enhance data analysis and forecast future commissions based on sales behavior.
• Identify and implement process improvements, including automation where feasible.
• Assist with additional accounting or operational projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Time management

Attention to detail

High energy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Salesforce

Job description

About the Role

Shamrock Trading Corporation is looking to add a Commissions Analyst to the team. As a Commissions Analyst, you will work cross-functionally with leaders in Sales, Finance, HR, and Accounting. The primary responsibility will be to ensure variable compensation for our quota-bearing employees and external agents is distributed with accuracy, transparency, and on schedule.

What You’ll Do

• Understand the various commission structures and calculations to process payments accurately and timely for multiple business units according to compensation plans and internal policies
• Prepare and review commission reports for accuracy and completeness - reconciling any issues through cross-functional collaboration
• Responsible for developing and providing sales leaders, finance, HR and any other departments recurring, and various financial reporting/analysis related to commissions and/or on an ad-hoc basis
• Research and respond to commission-related variances as requested by management or commissioned employees in a timely, diplomatic and professional matter
• Leverage information technology to enhance data analysis on commission plans to predict future commissions based on sales behavior
• Consistently review processes and procedures for improvement opportunities and efficiency enhancements, including partnering with development to automate processes and reports where feasible
• Identifying and implementing process improvementsin daily processes
• Additional accounting or operational projects as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degreein Accountingor Finance preferred(or related areas)
• 2+ years of experience as a financial analyst, sales analyst, sales operations support or commission analyst role
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Products, especially Microsoft Excel
• Prior experience using Salesforce strongly preferred but not required
• High energy and ability to multi-task
• Strong analytical skills and attention-to-detail
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and to manage time effectively