Sales Commission Analyst

Best Version Media; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Version Media is seeking a detail-oriented Sales Commission Analyst to join our finance team in the United States. You will own monthly commission cycles for our independent contractors, balancing analytical rigor with a customer-service mindset to support the field.

You’ll build proficiency in IC compensation programs, manage journal entries in Sage Intacct, and collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate, timely payments. Experience with AI tools and ERP systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organization, time management, and communication skills to support frequent interactions with ICs and internal departments.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize projects in a fast-paced environment with cross-department collaboration and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Be the Go-To Resource for the Sales Field: Develop deep proficiency in our independent contractor (IC) compensation programs to answer questions from the sales field on how programs and payouts work.
• Own Monthly Commission Cycles: Manage multiple commission cycles each month for ICs, collaborating with internal departments to ensure timely and accurate commissions.
• Elevate Programs & Manage IC Payments: Recommend ways to improve IC compensation programs while owning content and design payment processing for ICs.
• Drive Month-End Close: Prepare journal entries in Sage Intacct (ERP) for month-end close related to commissions, content, and design.
• Handle Reconciliations & Accruals: Conduct balance sheet account reconciliations and accrual analysis related to commissions, content, and design.
• Uphold Financial Controls & Support Audits: Maintain accounting policies, procedures, controls, and the safe custody of financial records and assets, while assisting with annual audit information and ad hoc analysis.

Skills

3-5 years experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

Excel

Sage Intacct

Claude AI tools

Job description

Best Version Media was founded in 2007 and now serves over 1,300 communities across the U.S. and Canada. We connect local businesses to customers with a suite of innovative print and digital solutions. Our print magazines, powered by our advertisers and readers, are tailored to the communities we serve by showcasing local families, nonprofits, events, and more. Our digital advertising works with our print campaigns to build brand awareness and help businesses expand their online reach with local customers. We also offer convenient tools to help businesses manage their online presence and enhance searchability.

Our vision is to unite the hearts and minds of communities – one person, one home, one business at a time. We value family, teamwork, and an open exchange of ideas as we strive to become the best versions of ourselves. Our award-winning culture has been recognized countless times by organizations like Fortune, Glassdoor, Great Place to Work, and more.

Job Summary:

Great compensation programs rely on accurate numbers and clear, helpful communication. We are looking for a dedicated Sales Commission Analyst with excellent technical, organizational, and communication skills to join our dynamic finance team.

As the Sales Commission Analyst at Best Version Media, you’ll be the go-to expert for our sales field—combining strong analytical skills with a genuine customer service mindset to own monthly commission cycles for our independent contractors.

Responsibilities:

• Be the Go-To Resource for the Sales Field: Develop deep proficiency in our independent contractor (IC) compensation programs to answer questions from the sales field on how programs and payouts work.
• Own Monthly Commission Cycles: Manage multiple commission cycles each month for ICs, collaborating with internal departments to ensure timely and accurate commissions.
• Elevate Programs & Manage IC Payments: Recommend ways to improve IC compensation programs while owning content and design payment processing for ICs.
• Drive Month-End Close: Prepare journal entries in Sage Intacct (ERP) for month-end close related to commissions, content, and design.
• Handle Reconciliations & Accruals: Conduct balance sheet account reconciliations and accrual analysis related to commissions, content, and design.
• Uphold Financial Controls & Support Audits: Maintain accounting policies, procedures, controls, and the safe custody of financial records and assets, while assisting with annual audit information and ad hoc analysis.

Skills & Requirements

• Relevant Experience: 3–5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Communication & Organization: Strong organization, time management, and communication skills to support frequent interactions with ICs and internal departments.
• Agility, Teamwork & Integrity: Ability to multitask and prioritize projects in a fast-paced environment, work well with colleagues across departments, and bring honesty, integrity, and a strong work ethic.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• AI Tool Experience: Experience with Claude or other AI tools, which is strongly preferred.
• ERP Familiarity: Prior experience with Sage Intacct.
• Customer-First Problem Solving: A genuine customer service mindset paired with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand compensation programs.
• Educational Background: An associate or bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a business-related field, though relevant previous job experience will supersede this requirement.

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