Commissions Accountant

Wiz Wiz · Enterprise · United States · Remote · Accounting, AP, AR

Experienced Commissions Accountant to join the Finance team, responsible for the global commissions accounting process, ensuring compliance with ASC 606, and supporting the revenue engine. This role will administer the end-to-end commissions accounting process, including monthly accruals, capitalization, amortization, and reporting.

What you'd actually do

  1. Administer the end-to-end commissions accounting process, including monthly accruals, capitalization, amortization, and reporting in accordance with ASC 606 and US GAAP
  2. Perform the calculation, validation, and reporting of commissions and variable compensation across the global sales organization
  3. Partner cross-functionally with Sales Operations, Payroll, FP&A, and Revenue Accounting to ensure accurate and timely commission payouts
  4. Assist in the implementation, optimization, and ongoing maintenance of commission systems (e.g., Spiff, Xactly, CaptivateIQ or similar)
  5. Support audits by providing documentation and analysis related to commissions and bonus accruals

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 5+ years of relevant accounting and/or commissions operations experience, or similar
  • Experience and extensive knowledge of US GAAP (ASC 606), commission capitalization, and SaaS industry practices
  • Experience working in a high-growth tech or SaaS company
  • Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Office/Google Suite
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a proactive mindset
  • High standards of accuracy and precision

Nice to have

  • CPA preferred
  • Experience with NetSuite and a commission platform such as Spiff, Xactly, or CaptivateIQ – Strong Advantage

What the JD emphasized

  • Experience and extensive knowledge of US GAAP (ASC 606), commission capitalization, and SaaS industry practices – Must