About Us

Shorelight is reinventing the international education experience for students worldwide. Based in Boston, the company works directly with top-ranked, nonprofit American universities to build innovative programs and high-touch, technology-driven services that help talented students thrive and become global citizens.

Job Overview

The Senior Sales Commissions Analyst analyzes, processes and manages commission and bonus payments to global channel partners and recruitment team staff members. Reporting to the VP, FP&A, he or she ensures transactional accuracy and enhances efficiency of the entire commission payment process.  The Senior Sales Commissions Analyst requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills. 

Essential Functions

Commissions & Bonus

• Partner with our FP&A, accounting, and global sales operations team to calculate and prepare both internal and external commissions and incentive payments
• Assist with the reconciliation of commission related general ledger accounts and the balancing of all commission related payroll interface activity
• Provide data points and partner with Finance/Accounting team to ensure the appropriate accruals for sales commission are booked
• Liaise between sales and business owners to troubleshoot any commission related questions and provide third-party auditor support as required
• Partner with Human Resources & hiring managers in the creation of new commissions plans and annual commissions plans updates
• Analyze and report on commissions earned in relation to key operating metrics (sales, gross profit, budget v. actual)

Reporting & Data Management

• Prepare and distribute monthly reporting for upper management
• Continuously work to develop a process for more efficiently calculating, recording, and reporting of sales compensation
• Develop commissions reports, analyze information, and enter data from transactions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Mathematics
• 2+ years’ experience in an analytical or a finance-oriented role, preferably commissions related
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to summarize and present data effectively
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Customer service focused; strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to lead projects and drive them to completion

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Salesforce.com, NetSuite, and Smartsheet
• Experience with third-party commissions software (Exactly)

Application Process

To apply for this position, please visit the Shorelight Careers page to submit an application with a resume and cover letter.

Background Check Required – Education, Criminal, Identity

 
Shorelight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.