The Senior Accountant will manage financial reporting, analyze variances, prepare reconciliations, and collaborate with business partners on financial performance insights.
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
Our investment in the future needs those with an eye on the money. Our accounting and finance teams support our game-changing ideas with creative solutions to complex problems in forecasting, compliance and project management.
As part of our team, you will help build the financial foundation that makes cutting-edge innovation possible. You'll help establish and improve processes as we scale our Retail Wireless business and provide insight into our financial performance to help the business make better decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
Skills, Experience and Requirements
The ideal candidate will be excited about a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment that rewards innovation, proactivity, and teamwork. This is a hands-on position with direct access to senior management and will play an important role in our success.
Education and Experience:
Skills and Qualifications
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $72,350.00/Year - $103,400.00/Year
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.
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
Our investment in the future needs those with an eye on the money. Our accounting and finance teams support our game-changing ideas with creative solutions to complex problems in forecasting, compliance and project management.
As part of our team, you will help build the financial foundation that makes cutting-edge innovation possible. You'll help establish and improve processes as we scale our Retail Wireless business and provide insight into our financial performance to help the business make better decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare month-end journal entries to ensure an accurate and timely close
- Analyze, investigate, and explain variances in the monthly income statement and balance sheet
- Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and maintain reconciliation subledger schedules
- Work with business partners in IT, Billing, and Business Operations teams to stay up to date on the latest product offerings
- Respond to financial inquiries by gathering, analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting data from our enterprise data lake
Skills, Experience and Requirements
The ideal candidate will be excited about a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment that rewards innovation, proactivity, and teamwork. This is a hands-on position with direct access to senior management and will play an important role in our success.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor and/or master's degree(s) in accounting
- Inherent curiosity and eagerness to learn complex and ever-evolving businesses
Skills and Qualifications
- CPA, or equivalent qualification a plus
- SQL
- Advanced Excel skills
- Self-motivated, able to problem solve creatively and meet expanding business needs as circumstances require
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $72,350.00/Year - $103,400.00/Year
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.
Top Skills
Advanced Excel
SQL
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