What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commission & Royalty Specialist position at Sunsolar Solutions?
The Commission & Royalty Specialist is responsible for the accurate calculation, processing, and reconciliation of sales commissions and third-party royalty or referral payments across Sun Solar Solutions' operations in Arizona, Nevada and Florida. This role works closely with Accounts Payable to ensure commission and royalty disbursements are processed accurately and on schedule, resolves discrepancies between sales, contract, and payment records, and maintains clean documentation to support audits, compliance reviews, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate combines strong attention to detail with hands-on accounts payable experience and comfort working across sales, finance, and operations teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Calculate and process sales commissions and royalty/referral payments in accordance with applicable commission plans, contracts, and company policy.
- Reconcile commission and royalty data against sales contracts, installation milestones, and payment records to confirm accuracy prior to disbursement.
- Prepare and process accounts payable transactions related to commission and royalty payouts, including invoice matching, coding, and entry into the accounting system.
- Research and resolve discrepancies between reported sales, contract terms, and calculated commission or royalty amounts, coordinating with Sales, Operations, and HR as needed.
- Maintain accurate, audit-ready records of commission statements, royalty agreements, and supporting documentation.
- Respond to inquiries from sales representatives, partners, and internal stakeholders regarding commission or royalty calculations and payment status.
- Assist with month-end and quarter-end close processes related to commission and royalty accruals.
- Support internal audits and compliance reviews by providing documentation and analysis related to commission and royalty payments.
- Identify and recommend process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency in commission and royalty administration.
- Maintain confidentiality of compensation and vendor/partner payment information.
- Perform other related accounts payable and finance duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered in lieu of degree.
- 2 years of experience in accounts payable, commission administration, royalty processing, or a related accounting/finance function.
- Experience calculating or auditing sales commissions, royalties, or incentive-based compensation strongly preferred.
- Experience in the solar, construction, or home services industry a plus.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong working knowledge of accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, coding, and vendor payment cycles.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail when working with numerical and contractual data.
- Proficiency in accounting/ERP software and advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas).
- Ability to interpret commission plans, royalty agreements, and contract terms.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple payment cycles and deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for cross-department coordination.
- Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential compensation and financial data.
Salary : $25 - $27