Accountant, Incentive Compensation
- Pay
- $65,000 – $85,000 per year
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN · Hybrid
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 18 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 2+ years of accounting or finance experience
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to navigate and maintain moderately advanced spreadsheets and systems
- Reconciliation of compensation-related accruals and expense accounts
- Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information
Also useful
- Understanding of commercial real estate
- Understanding of mortgage banking
- Continuous improvement mindset
Specific Responsibilities
- Calculate incentives for multiple business lines and compensation plans in the compensation calculation platform. Become an expert of the platform, developing both technical knowledge and a comprehensive understanding for effective management.
- Thoroughly read, interpret and understand plan documents. Document key data points as necessary.
- Ensure compensation related and benefits accruals and expense entries are recorded, are accurate and complete and are in compliance with accounting policies.
- Reconcile supporting schedules for compensation related and benefits accruals, expense and related accounts. This includes identifying discrepancies, proactively researching root causes, and suggesting effective solutions
- Collaborate with HR and Business Operations to resolve payroll, incentive, and plan-related inquiries. Escalate urgent or higher risk situations to F&A leadership timely.
- Process payroll and bonus related wires
- Continuously review processes for improvement and efficiency gains
- Provide support for budgeting and forecasting processes, as well as assistance to F&A team, as assigned.
Education and Work Experience
- Bachelor's degree In Accounting or Finance required.
- 2+ years of relevant accounting/finance experience.
- Understanding of commercial real estate and mortgage banking preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Technical ability to navigate, maintain, and update moderately advanced spreadsheets and systems
- Proactive in identifying, researching, and solving problems
- Exceptional communication skills with both internal and external customers
- Commitment to providing outstanding customer service while maintaining company compliance and risk mitigation
- Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information
- Curious, eager to learn, and willing to support cross-functional projects
- Continuous improvement mindset, always seeking efficiency opportunities
Pay and benefits
Northmarq offers a highly competitive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K match and an annual discretionary contribution based on business performance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance, education assistance, volunteer paid time off, charitable contribution match and so much more!
Northmarq carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The salary range for the Accountant, Incentive Compensation position is $65,000.00 to $85,000.00 annually. This range is a good faith estimate and the actual compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.
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About Northmarq
At Northmarq, you can be part of something special. Northmarq is a unique capital markets resource for commercial real estate investors, providing our clients access to experts in debt, equity, investment sales, loan servicing, and fund management. We offer you a career path with best-in-class training, and we foster inclusive teams committed to collaboration, mentoring, and growth.
At Northmarq, we will help you unlock your potential - whether you are an industry veteran or you're just getting started. Your new career is waiting. Start something special today. Northmarq was voted by Real Estate Forum as one of The Best Places to Work in Commercial Real Estate!
Northmarq is seeking an Accountant, Incentive Compensation to join the Finance & Accounting department in its Bloomington, MN headquarters office.
In this role, you will support end-to-end incentive compensation accounting-calculating commissions across multiple plans, reconciling supporting schedules, ensuring accurate accruals and expense entries, and partnering closely with HR and Business Operations to resolve payroll and plan-related questions.
Success requires strong attention to detail, the ability to navigate and maintain moderately advanced spreadsheets and systems, and clear, proactive communication when identifying issues, researching root causes, and driving process improvements.
*This role supports a flexible schedule that prioritizes in-office teamwork, with flexibility for remote work when appropriate.
Northmarq does not provide immigration sponsorship for this position. Candidates must possess unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer, without the need for sponsorship now or in the future, to be considered for this position.
From Northmarq's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 22, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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What is the salary for the Accountant, Incentive Compensation role at Northmarq?
The Accountant, Incentive Compensation posting at Northmarq states compensation of $65,000 – $85,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Northmarq's official career site.
Where is the Accountant, Incentive Compensation job at Northmarq located?
This Accountant, Incentive Compensation position at Northmarq is located in Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid). Always check Northmarq's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
What qualifications are required for Accountant, Incentive Compensation at Northmarq?
For the Accountant, Incentive Compensation role, Northmarq highlights 2+ years of relevant experience; a bachelor's degree; experience with Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 2+ years of accounting or finance experience, Strong attention to detail and accuracy, Ability to navigate and maintain moderately advanced spreadsheets and systems, Reconciliation of compensation-related accruals and expense accounts, Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information. Rolev.ai can score your existing resume against these requirements and show any skill gaps before you apply.
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