Financial Data & Commission Analyst; Entry-Level - GSO & Remote; EST

Position: Financial Data & Commission Analyst (Entry-Level) - GSO & Remote (EST Only)
Position Summary

NWS is seeking a highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented Finance Operations Analyst to join our growing Finance team. This role plays a key part in supporting financial operations, commission administration, reporting accuracy, data validation, and accounts payable activities across the organization.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with large data sets, and has a passion for operational efficiency, financial accuracy, and process improvement. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career finance professional to gain hands-on experience in finance operations, analytics, reporting, and cross-functional business support.

As a Finance Operations Analyst, you will collaborate closely with Finance leadership, Sales Operations, and other business teams to support commission processing, operational reporting, reconciliations, Excess & Obsolete (E&O) analysis, and recurring financial activities that directly contribute to business performance and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Commission Administration & Reporting

* Support the preparation, review, and validation of U.S. and Canadian commission statements

* Assist with commission calculations, adjustments, reconciliations, and reporting accuracy

* Investigate and resolve commission-related discrepancies and reporting issues

* Maintain accurate supporting documentation and reporting records

* Partner with Finance and Sales Operations teams to ensure timely commission processing

Financial Data & Operational Analytics

* Generate recurring operational and financial reports for leadership teams

* Perform data cleansing, validation, and reconciliation activities to ensure reporting integrity

* Support reporting accuracy initiatives and process improvement efforts

* Assist with Excess & Obsolete (E&O) calculations, tracking, and reporting

* Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests

Accounts Payable & Financial Operations Support

* Assist with invoice processing, vendor communication, and payment tracking activities

* Support weekly payment runs, ACH/wire processing, and invoice approvals

* Maintain accurate vendor records and financial documentation

* Assist with account reconciliations and financial record maintenance

* Support month-end AP close activities, accruals, and audit preparation

Process Improvement & Administrative Support

* Maintain financial reporting files, templates, and operational documentation

* Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end finance activities

* Assist Finance leadership with special projects and operational initiatives

* Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, workflows, and data accuracy

* Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance operations processes

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

* Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, Business, Analytics, or a related field

* Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting

* Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* Ability to work with large data sets and manage multiple priorities

* Effective verbal and written communication skills

* Basic understanding of Accounts Payable processes and financial reconciliation

* Experience handling invoices, vendor records, and payment processing activities

Preferred Qualifications

* Internship, co-op, or entry-level experience in finance, analytics, reporting, or operations

* Experience working with ERP, CRM, or financial reporting systems

* Understanding of commission structures and financial reporting processes

* Experience with data validation, reconciliation, and operational reporting

Skills & Competencies

* Financial & Analytical Expertise:
Strong ability to analyze financial data, perform reconciliations, validate reporting accuracy, and identify trends or discrepancies within large data sets.

* Technical Proficiency:
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP systems, financial reporting platforms, CRM tools, and data management systems.

* Operational & Business Acumen:
Understanding of finance operations, commission processes, accounts payable workflows, and cross-functional business operations.

* Attention to Detail:
Highly detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy, organization, and maintaining data integrity across financial processes and reporting.

* Communication &

Collaboration:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across Finance, Sales Operations, and leadership teams.

* Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking:
Analytical mindset with the ability to identify issues, investigate discrepancies, and implement practical, process-driven solutions.

* Time Management & Adaptability:
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

* Process Improvement Mindset:
Proactive approach to identifying opportunities for operational…