IFS
Accounting
GeneralAccountant,CommissionsCopperleafMatLeaveCover(1218months)
“General Accountant, Commissions - Copperleaf - Mat Leave Cover (12-18 months) at IFS. Skills: Commission & Variable Incentive Management, Financial Reporting & Accruals, Payroll Coordination, Process & System Management. managing the full lifecycle of variable compensation accounting. support the Accounting team with financial reporting”
What You'll Achieve.
ensures accurate monthly accruals; timely payment processing; complete alignment between financial reporting, payroll, and our software system; ensure accuracy and completeness; ensure timely and accurate release of commissions and MBO payments; streamline accounting workflows; enhance reporting accuracy; improve operational efficiency
Industry & Context.
problem‑solving ability; analytical thinking
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, 1-2 years of accounting experience, understanding of accrual accounting and financial reporting, Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas), Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving ability, communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally
Nice to Have
exposure to commissions or variable compensation, Experience with Xactly Incent strongly other commission systems an asset
What You'll Do.
managing the full lifecycle of variable compensation accounting
support the Accounting team with financial reporting
ensures accurate monthly accruals
timely payment processing
complete alignment between financial reporting
and our software system
and annual variable incentive programs
and sales commissions
Validate sales performance data
compensation plan eligibility
and payout calculations
Maintain and update Xactly Incent to reflect earned commissions
Reconcile Xactly Incent outputs with internal financial records to ensure accuracy and completeness
Prepare monthly commission accruals in accordance with company policies and accounting standards
Analyze commission trends
and forecast impacts for financial reporting
Support month-end close activities
including journal entries
and supporting schedules
Partner with FP&A to provide commission-related insights for budgeting and forecasting
Collaborate with HR and Payroll to ensure timely and accurate release of commissions and MBO payments
Provide payroll-ready files
and documentation for each commission cycle
Resolve discrepancies between payroll records
and accounting schedules
Maintain commission plan documentation
and internal controls
Support enhancements to Xactly Incent
including configuration updates
Leverage AI tools and automation to streamline accounting workflows
enhance reporting accuracy
and improve operational efficiency
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate effectively with Sales Operations, Finance, and HR/Payroll teams; Partner with FP&A to provide commission-related insights for budgeting and forecasting; Collaborate with HR and Payroll to ensure timely and accurate release of commissions and MBO payments; engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships
Communication Scope
communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally
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