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Commission Specialist

Compass

Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 30 - 33

Posted: 5 October 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 2 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Compass our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. Founded in 2012 were revolutionizing the real estate industry with our end-to-end platform that empowers residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients.

As a Commission Specialist you will be an integral member of our dynamic and growing Financial Services team. You will assume responsibility for reconciling and processing commissions for sales and rental real estate closings. You will ensure accuracy and timely completion of all commission processing. You will play a critical role in the companys day-to-day operations interacting daily with agents and the Finance and Accounting teams.

At Compass You Will:

Issue commission payments to agents while tracking referral payments and agent deductions
Process closed transactions using a real estate transaction system
Collaborate with the Product & Engineering Team to help us build a better real estate transaction system
Ensure all commission calculations are correct and compliant with policy
Partner with the Accounting team to research and respond to commission inquiries impacting the monthly financial statement close
Request stop payment on agent commission checks and process any corrections and adjustments
Provide support to agents in response to inquiries regarding commission payouts deductions and commission calculations
Be prompt in answering correspondence from the agents and sales managers
Process changes to agent commission splits and generate ad hoc agent financial reporting
Navigate company systems to validate accuracy of commission calculations and records

What We Look For:

BA or BS degree
Real estate license preferred
2 years of experience in an accounting or payroll function; commissions or sales environment preferred
Strong teamwork skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong quantitative skills
Strong customer service skills
Proficient in Google Suite
Impeccable attention to detail and solid customer service instincts
Be comfortable with new system rollouts
Prior experience in real estate

Compensation: The base pay range for this position is $30.58-$33.99/hr; however base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Bonuses and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package in addition to a full range of benefits. Base pay is based on market location. The minimum wage for the position will always be met.

Perks that You Need to Know About:

Participation in our incentive programs (which may include eligible cash equity or commissions). Plus paid vacation holidays sick time parental leave and recharge leave; medical tele-health dental and vision benefits; 401(k) plan; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); commuter program; life and disability insurance; Maven (a support system for new parents); Carrot (fertility benefits); UrbanSitter (caregiver referral network); Employee Assistance Program; and pet insurance.

Do your best work be your authentic self.

At Compass we believe that everyone deserves to find their place in the world a place where they feel like they belong where they can be their authentic selves where they can thrive. Our collaborative energetic culture is grounded in our Compass Entrepreneurship Principlesand our commitment to diversity equity inclusion growth and mobility. As an equal opportunity employer we offer competitive compensation packages robust benefits and professional growth opportunities aimed at helping to improve our employees lives and careers.

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