General Ledger & Commissions Analyst
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 8, 2026. Zeta Global scores A on the Alion truth index.
General Ledger (GL) & Commissions Analyst
Job Summary
The General Ledger (GL) & Commissions Analyst is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing general ledger activities, calculating and processing commission payments, performing reconciliations, and supporting month-end and year-end closing activities. The role ensures compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls while providing accurate financial reporting and commission administration.
Key Responsibilities
General Ledger (GL) Accounting
- Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with accounting policies.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
- Analyze account balances and investigate variances.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
- Assist with financial reporting and audit requirements.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
- Support process improvement initiatives and automation projects.
Commissions Administration
- Calculate sales commissions, incentives, and bonus payouts accurately and on time.
- Review commission plans and validate commission calculations.
- Reconcile commission accruals and payments.
- Investigate and resolve commission-related discrepancies and inquiries.
- Prepare commission reports for management and sales teams.
- Maintain commission data and documentation.
- Collaborate with Sales, HR, Payroll, and Finance teams regarding commission programs.
Reporting & Analysis
- Generate periodic financial and commission reports.
- Monitor trends and identify unusual transactions or payment variances.
- Support budgeting and forecasting related to commission expenses.
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis as requested by management.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
- 2-5 years of experience in General Ledger accounting and/or commission accounting.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, or similar.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Company Summary
Zeta Global is a data-powered marketing technology company with a heritage of innovation and industry leadership. Founded in 2007 by entrepreneur David A. Steinberg and John Sculley, former CEO of Apple Inc and Pepsi-Cola, the Company combines the industry’s 3rd largest proprietary data set (2.4B+ identities) with Artificial Intelligence to unlock consumer intent, personalize experiences and help our clients drive business growth.
Our technology runs on the Zeta Marketing Platform, which powers ‘end to end’ marketing programs for some of the world’s leading brands. With expertise encompassing all digital marketing channels - Email, Display, Social, Search and Mobile - Zeta orchestrates acquisition and engagement programs that deliver results that are scalable, repeatable and sustainable.
Zeta Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veterans status, or any other basis protected by law.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Zeta Global Recognized in Enterprise Marketing Software and Cross-Channel Campaign Management Reports by Independent Research Firm.