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# Accountant, Incentive Compensation at Northmarq

- **Company:** Northmarq
- **Location:** Minneapolis, MN
- **Posted:** 2026-10-22
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-29
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/northmarq/jobs/5461046008

## Job description

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.

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

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

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Northmarq is a national commercial real estate capital markets firm providing debt and equity financing, investment sales, loan servicing, and fund management for multifamily and commercial properties.
- **Entity Type**: Private
- **Headquarters**: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- **Founded**: 1962 (started as a small residential mortgage company)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Industry**: Commercial real estate services (capital markets, mortgage banking, investment sales, loan servicing)
- **Target Customers**: B2B – commercial real estate investors, borrowers, lenders, and property owners (multifamily, office, retail, industrial, healthcare, etc.)
- **Mission/Purpose**: To set the standard for client satisfaction by providing expert advice, customized solutions, and a collaborative, values-driven approach to every transaction.

## Products & Services
- **Debt + Equity**: Originates and structures financing by matching borrowers with the widest lender pool in the industry, covering all property types.
- **Investment Sales**: Brokerage services for multifamily and commercial real estate assets, acting as advisors to develop tailored disposition strategies.
- **Loan Servicing**: Manages and coordinates in-place commercial loans, including asset management, insurance analysis, escrow, and compliance – with a servicing portfolio of $91.3 billion.
- **Fund Management**: Offers fund management services for institutional and private capital.
- **Sales Enablement & Corporate Services**: Supports producers with research, analytics, property marketing, transaction management, and back-office functions (operations, marketing, finance, legal, HR, IT).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total transaction volume of $80 billion from 2022–2025; servicing portfolio of $91.3 billion
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed; the company maintains relationships with hundreds of lenders and institutional capital sources.
- **Growth Signals**: Over 50 offices nationwide; named one of CRE’s Best Places to Work by GlobeSt. in 2024; actively hiring and opening new offices; 1,000+ CRE professionals.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Independent & Flexible Structure**: Combines deep local market knowledge with a national platform, allowing nimble, client-focused solutions.
- **Culture of Collaboration**: Open organizational structure encourages cross-office expertise sharing and mentorship.
- **Scale & Track Record**: $91.3B servicing portfolio and $80B in recent transaction volume demonstrate trusted market presence.
- **Full-Service Offering**: Integrated debt, equity, investment sales, and servicing under one roof reduces friction for clients.

## Strategic Focus
- **Growth & Expansion**: Opening new office locations regularly and expanding into new markets.
- **Talent Investment**: Prioritizing hiring, developing, and retaining top CRE professionals through associate programs, mentorship, and continuous learning.
- **Technology & Innovation**: Leveraging research and analytics to empower sales teams and improve client outcomes.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven (integrity, respect, community). Named a Best Place to Work in 2024 by GlobeSt.
- **Work Environment**: Office-based with a nationwide network; hybrid/remote policy not explicitly stated but flexible structure implied.
- **Perks & Benefits**: Competitive medical, dental, vision; paid time off and volunteer PTO; parental leave; education assistance; pet insurance; employee perks; annual conferences, team events, and community volunteer opportunities.
- **Career Development**: Formal associate broker and producer programs with dedicated coaches; opportunities across multiple career paths (analyst, manager, coordinator, broker, corporate roles) – even for those new to CRE.

## Sources
1. [northmarq.com](https://www.northmarq.com/) – Company homepage with key metrics and service overview
2. [northmarq.com](https://www.northmarq.com/about) – About page with history, track record, and team details
3. [northmarq.com](https://www.northmarq.com/careers) – Careers page with culture, benefits, and program descriptions
4. [northmarq.com](https://www.northmarq.com/careers/company-culture) – Company culture page with events and community involvement
5. [northmarq.com](https://www.northmarq.com/careers/open-positions) – Open positions listing

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