Commissions Specialist

About Us:

Our World Energy was founded with a client-centric model that allows us to focus exclusively on serving our clients as one of the Nation’s leading residential solar installers. Our persistent focus on the customer experience guarantees a positive outcome and ultimately, money saved. We are backed by over $5 Billion in funding, and alongside our install partners, we are leading the way towards a 100% sustainable planet.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Commission Specialist who is responsible for accurately calculating, processing, and reporting sales commissions for Our World Energy’s sales partners. This role ensures that all commission payments are released on time and in compliance with company policies, while maintaining detailed records of sales transactions, redlines, overrides, chargebacks, and deductions. The Commissions Specialist collaborates closely with Finance, Sales Operations, and Leadership to reconcile data, resolve discrepancies, and provide transparent, error-free reporting. This position plays a critical role in supporting the company’s sales force by ensuring fair and timely compensation and by identifying opportunities to streamline commission processes and reporting.

Work Setup:

• This is an independent contractor role.
• Full remote setup – work from anywhere.
• No statutory benefits provided as per contractor agreement. (e.g., social security)
• Weekly pay cycle.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Php 50,000 - 56,000 per month
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• US & selected local holidays observed
• High-energy, fun, and collaborative culture
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement with a rapidly expanding company

Job Responsibilities:

Commission Calculation & Processing:

• Accurately calculate and process commissions for sales partners, setters, and closers based on contract terms, redlines, overrides, and special arrangements.
• Manage M1, M2, and other milestone-based commission releases, ensuring proper deductions (e.g., chargebacks, advances).
• Track balances, payments, and pending commissions for each sales partner.

Reporting & Data Management:

• Prepare and maintain commission-related reports, sales partner pay schedules, and databases using tools such as TAPE, Net Suite, and Google Sheets.
• Provide timely and accurate sales status or commission-related data to management, finance, and sales partners as needed.
• Monitor sales pipeline activity and reconcile commission balances for each project.

Audit & Compliance:

• Review sales contracts, deal packages, and system records (e.g., SOLO, Aurora) to verify eligibility and prevent overpayments.
• Maintain documentation and support internal audits to ensure financial accuracy and compliance with company policies.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Coordinate with Finance, Sales Operations, and Leadership teams to address commission discrepancies and secure necessary approvals.
• Respond to sales partner inquiries on payment status, pipeline balances, and commission breakdowns in a timely and professional manner.

Process Improvement:

• Support the development and implementation of automation tools to streamline commission tracking.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce manual work, and enhance reporting accuracy.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in accounting, payroll, commissions, or financial analysis (solar or renewable energy industry preferred).
• Previous experience providing customer support or account management through phone, email, and SMS.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, IFERROR, advanced formulas).
• Experience with Net Suite, or other financial software.
• High accuracy in data entry, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Familiarity with CRM, ticketing, or communication platforms such as RingCentral, TAPE, or similar tools.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive financial data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain commission calculations, payment schedules, and policies clearly to sales partners via phone, email, and text.
• Strong documentation skills to accurately record communications, approvals, and resolutions for audit purposes.