DISH, an EchoStar Company

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Employer Provided Salary: 72,350-103,400 Annually

Company Summary
DISH, an EchoStar Company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products, and now we are building America's First Smart Network™.
Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.
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
We're seeking a motivated Senior Indirect Tax Accountant to join our team. This person will be a primary point of contact for our Indirect/Telecom Tax audits and contribute to the research, analysis and documentation of company tax planning initiatives. They will continuously review current taxability setups and provide recommended changes as needed. This is an exciting opportunity to work with complex tax issues which have high visibility to senior management.
Key Responsibilities:

Respond to Indirect/Telecom Tax audit notices and document requests
Manage Indirect/Telecom Tax audit process (working as a primary point of contact for the auditor)
Gather and generate historical data to support tax returns
Identify tax savings and prepare refund claims
Conduct tax research for Indirect/Telecom goods and services
Perform system testing to ensure proper taxability
Review company purchasing activity for proper Indirect Tax treatment
Process and document customer tax exemption requests
Respond to customer inquiries regarding the taxes we charge
Interact and collaborate effectively with other members of the Tax Department, operating divisions, corporate accounting, etc.
Special projects as assigned

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education Requirements:

Four-year Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited university

Experience Requirements:

Ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience dealing with Indirect tax audits in a Multi-State environment. Telecom experience is preferred, but not required
Ability to analyze large amounts of data is a must, along with excellent MS Excel and written and verbal communication skills

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.
This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.

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Tosha Zeitlin

IT VP of Program Management Office, DISH Network

BUILDING THE FUTURE

Strengthening support systems to drive innovation

“There isn’t an area of the company where IT does not play a role,” Zeitlin said. “Our partnership becomes the glue that pulls it all together.” She oversees the business partnership, finance and accounting, vendor management, project management and quality assurance teams, which coordinate to help shape DISH’s future. “We support everything from onboarding new team members to implementing new wireless systems.” To effectively provide support, Zeitlin’s team uses tools such as ServiceNow Project Portfolio Manager, Rally and Smartsheet.

The world is watching us and it is an extremely exciting time to not only be part of DISH’s journey but to be integral in its success.

Dr. Mukaddim Pathan

Director of Enterprise Architecture, Technology Strategy and Engineering Practices, DISH Technologies

WORLD CLASS ENGINEERING IMPACT

Making innovative contributions that evolve an industry

Pathan oversees the architecture direction, best practices and engineering deliverables at DISH Technologies (DT). As the engineering arm for DISH, the DT team works on technologies such as blockchain, streaming, hardware engineering and immersive media experiences for DISH’s PayTV services. “The most exciting aspect at DT is the ability to create impactful contributions for the industry by developing web-scale applications and differentiated experiences,” Pathan said. “Each team member is regularly encouraged to work on innovative ideas and technologies, patenting them in the process.”

We are developing capabilities on the blockchain to provide differentiated experiences to our customers, and the impact of this project is readily visible and quantifiable.

Brian Mengwasser

Vice President, Head of MarketPlace & App Design, DISH Wireless

EXPLORING NEW POSSIBILITIES

Leading the way with cloud-native networks

DISH Wireless is evolving the way the world communicates by leveraging cloud-native networks. “What attracted me to DISH was the ambitious nature of what we’re trying to do here,” said Mengwasser. “It’s the most complicated cloud project in history.” The team works with enterprise customers to innovate their operations, whether that entails implementing connected concierge services for travelers or managing a fleet of intelligent vehicles.

There’s a lot that we can do with the opportunity in front of us.

What are DISH, an EchoStar Company Perks + Benefits

DISH, an EchoStar Company Benefits Overview

DISH offers competitive, comprehensive benefits for our team members. From our generous PTO policy and healthcare offerings to profit-sharing, 401(K) matching and employee stock purchase options, we're committed to fulfilling our greatest benefit of all: opportunity. With perks like tuition reimbursement programs, hiring practices that promote diversity, employee referral program bonuses, plus great discounts for our products and services, DISH is dedicated to providing an inclusive, balanced work experience for all.

Culture

Volunteer in local community

Open door policy

OKR operational model

Team based strategic planning

Pair programming

Open office floor plan

Diversity

Documented equal pay policy

Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff

Mandated unconscious bias training

Diversity employee resource groups

Hiring practices that promote diversity

We actively seek out talent from underrepresented groups, maintain pay transparency on all job descriptions and foster an inclusive environment where innovation thrives.

Diversity recruitment program

In 2023, 31% of our technology hires were women, well surpassing the national average. This figure is just one example of our broader commitment across the organization.

Health Insurance + Wellness

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Disability insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Financial & Retirement

401(K)

401(K) matching

Employee stock purchase plan