Accountant, Incentive Compensation

Northmarq•Minneapolis, MN

6h•$65,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Northmarq is seeking an Accountant, Incentive Compensation to join its Finance & Accounting department at the Bloomington, Minnesota headquarters. The role supports end-to-end incentive compensation accounting, including commission calculations across multiple plans, reconciliations, accruals, and expense entries. The accountant partners with HR and Business Operations to address payroll and plan-related questions, identify issues, investigate root causes, and improve processes. The position prioritizes in-office teamwork while allowing remote work when appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
At least 2 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Technical ability to navigate, maintain, and update moderately advanced spreadsheets and systems.
Proactive ability to identify, research, and solve problems.
Exceptional communication skills with internal and external customers.
Commitment to outstanding customer service while maintaining company compliance and risk mitigation.
Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information.
Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and willingness to support cross-functional projects.
Continuous improvement mindset and interest in finding efficiency opportunities.
Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States for any employer, without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of commercial real estate and mortgage banking.

Responsibilities

Calculate incentives for multiple business lines and compensation plans using the compensation calculation platform, developing expertise in the platform.
Read, interpret, and understand compensation plan documents, documenting key data points as needed.
Ensure compensation-related and benefits accruals and expense entries are recorded accurately and completely in compliance with accounting policies.
Reconcile supporting schedules for compensation-related and benefits accruals, expenses, and related accounts; investigate discrepancies and recommend solutions.
Collaborate with HR and Business Operations to resolve payroll, incentive, and plan-related inquiries, escalating urgent or higher-risk situations to Finance & Accounting leadership.
Process payroll- and bonus-related wires.
Review processes continuously to identify improvements and efficiency gains.
Support budgeting and forecasting processes and assist the Finance & Accounting team as assigned.