Associate Accountant

Company Summary
EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
Department Summary
Our investment in the future needs those with an eye on the bottom line, and our Financial organization plays a vital role in supporting our game-changing ideas with creative solutions to complex problems. Team members have the unique opportunity to explore diverse business lines, gaining hands-on experience in various facets of finance, including accounting, audit and supply chain management.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.
This hourly role supports the Accounts Payable team by processing and auditing service provider invoices, including variance analysis, to ensure accuracy and timely payment. The position also handles vendor and internal inquiries, researches issues, and follows them through resolution. This is a fast-paced, high-volume role ideal for someone who enjoys detailed, repetitive work, values accuracy, and takes pride in getting things right.
Key Responsibilities:

• Meet established productivity and quality standards while managing assigned accounts payable tasks
• Review, verify, and process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and on time
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents, resolving basic discrepancies as needed
• Respond to vendor and internal inquiries regarding invoice questions and payment status
• Research and resolve invoicing, receiving, and payment issues through timely communication
• Prepare basic reporting and ensure transactions comply with company policies and internal controls

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education & Experience:

• Bachelors or Associates Degree (or degree in progress) in accounting or related field is preferred; and two plus years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills and Qualifications:

• Read, understand, and follow simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Write clear, straightforward correspondence and communicate effectively in one-on-one and small group settings
• Apply common-sense reasoning to carry out written or verbal instructions with minimal complexity
• Solve routine problems involving a limited number of variables in standardized situations
• Prioritize work effectively and maintain strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain professionalism and discipline while thriving in a team-oriented, goal-driven, and dynamic work environment

Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $20.72/Hour - $29.60/Hour
Benefits
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits .
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement , Pay Transparency , EEOC Know Your Rights ( English / Spanish )