Senior Accountant - Commissions & Financial Reporting

Senior Accountant - Commissions & Financial Reporting
Financial Services
Denver, CO (DTC)
$65K - $86K Base Salary + Excellent Benefits Pkg. (Incl. 100% paid health, 3 Wks. PTO, 401k + 3% Match)

Navigator Recruiting client is a fast-growing high-energy 100-employee financial services company with $1B AUM and multiple entities and offices in several states. The firm has long-valued educating clients in ways to preserve and build their wealth. The company itself has grown by 37% over the last four years and plans to continue growing. The firm is seeking to hire a Senior Accountant, focusing on commissions calculation and financial reporting, to join the collaberative Accounting & Finance team of 5-6 people in DTC and help the growing finance operations. This position is responsible for processing and reconciling commissions and variable compensation, ensuring payments are accurately tracked and completed on time. The specialist will compile and audit commission statements, maintain commission-related data and tasks in Salesforce, prepare variable compensation reports, and support recurring financial and management reporting.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical and reconciliation skills, exceptional attention to detail, advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, and experience with commissions, financial reporting, or related accounting activities.

The full benefits package includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, 3 weeks' paid time off (PTO), 10 company holidays, 401(k) plan with a generous 3% employer match, AD&D, life insurance, LTD, STD, HSA, Flexible Savings Account, commuter/transit costs, employee assistance and pet insurance/wellness and ongoing professional development, certification and licensing support and continuing education opportunities.

This is a full-time, in-office position based in our Denver Tech Center (DTC) office. Hours are typically Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with some overtime possible at busier times.

Responsibilities:

Commissions and Variable Compensation:
•    Accurately calculate and process commissions and variable compensation for financial advisors.
•    Track compensation related to AUM, life insurance, annuities, and other applicable financial products.
•    Analyze sales and financial data to verify the accuracy of commission calculations.
•    Conduct routine commission audits and promptly research and resolve discrepancies.
•    Obtain and process approved bonus sheets and commission payouts.
•    Maintain accurate and current insurance carrier information.
•    Serve as a liaison among insurance carriers, financial advisors, and internal stakeholders.
•    Assist with commission-related activities associated with mergers and acquisitions.
Recurring Financial Reporting:
•    Prepare recurring financial statements and supporting schedules.
•    Assemble management reporting packages.
•    Prepare budget-to-actual, variance, and KPI reports.
•    Identify, research, and document material data variances.
•    Respond to recurring financial data requests.
•    Maintain organized reporting files, supporting documentation, and data definitions.
•    Improve the consistency and efficiency of recurring reporting processes in coordination with the CEO and CFO.
401(k) Plan Billing and Reconciliation:
•    Prepare routine plan and vendor billing and related customer or plan support.
•    Research billing variances and follow up on outstanding items.
•    Prepare supporting documentation for billing corrections as needed.
•    Maintain clear and organized billing and reconciliation documentation.
•    Monitor aging and outstanding billing items and ensure timely follow-up.
•    Review billing information for accuracy and promptly identify and correct errors.

Requirements: