Commission Analyst

Remote, USA
Posted Jun 13, 2026
Full-time

Baird & Warner is a well-regarded real estate company recognized for its positive workplace culture. The Commission Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy and integrity by working closely with various stakeholders to manage commission and escrow accounts effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Review, audit, and reconcile commission and escrow accounts to ensure all transactions are balanced and accurate
  • Process closed transactions and ensure proper and timely payment of agents, cooperating agents, and vendors
  • Review and process commission checks, including correct deductions, adjustments, and exceptions
  • Run, analyze, and balance daily, monthly, and ad-hoc escrow and commission reports
  • Ensure commission and financial reporting is consistent and aligned across all offices and departments
  • Accurately enter and maintain mortgage, closing, and commission data in internal systems
  • Process earnest money deposits and wire transfers
  • Maintain and update cooperating broker and vendor records
  • Work directly with agents, branch administrators, managers, and vendors to resolve commission questions, discrepancies, and complex scenarios
  • Provide professional guidance and support to branch office administrators and sales associates regarding commission policies, procedures, and transaction issues
  • Learn and apply the unique commission structures, policies, and operational procedures of all 26 offices
  • Identify trends, errors, or inconsistencies in reporting or processing and recommend improvements
  • Assist with audits, month-end close activities, and special financial projects as needed
  • General office duties including customer service requests, filing, phones, and projects
  • Supporting all of B&W's business units
  • Learning and fully understanding Commission plans, fee schedules, Receivables

Skills

  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Gmail required
  • Excellent math and analytical aptitude with strong attention to detail
  • Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong data entry and reconciliation experience
  • Excellent written, verbal, and customer service skills
  • Professional, solutions-oriented communication style when working with agents, managers, and vendors
  • Ability to learn and retain complex commission structures and office-specific policies
  • Team-player attitude with a strong sense of accountability and ownership
  • Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Zendesk and Profit Power experience preferred
  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business a plus

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO
  • VTO

Company Overview

  • Established in 1855, family-owned Baird & Warner is Chicagoland’s largest independent real estate services company. It was founded in 1855, and is headquartered in Chicago, IL, US, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.bairdwarner.com.

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