Associate Sales Commissions Analyst
Role Overview
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.
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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; escalate complex or disputed cases to Director, Accounting.
- Financial Support & Reporting
- Assist in preparing Prepare 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 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 Prepare materials for new compensation plan reviews.
- Qualifications & Experience
- Required
- 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.
- Statement to Third Party Agencies To ALL recruitment agencies: Candescent only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Candescent employees, or any Candescent facility. Candescent is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Familiarity with Power BI or similar reporting tools.
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