The Staff Accountant I will perform monthly reconciliations, prepare journal entries, ensure timely tax payments, and support process transformation using data analytics.
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
DISH is looking for a Staff Accountant I to join our Tax Team. This position will be part of a highly collaborative team with a mix of Income Tax, Sales & Use, and Property Tax professionals who take pride in their contributions to the Company's success. This Accountant will be performing monthly account reconciliations and analyses, ensuring tax payments are sent timely to appropriate tax jurisdictions, and performing critical monthly tasks, which may include, but will not be limited to, preparing month-end close journal entries, gathering data from billing and tax systems, and ensuring appropriate indirect tax documentation and controls are in place.
Key Responsibilities:
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:
Skills and Qualifications:
Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $63,150.00/Year - $90,000.00/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
DISH is looking for a Staff Accountant I to join our Tax Team. This position will be part of a highly collaborative team with a mix of Income Tax, Sales & Use, and Property Tax professionals who take pride in their contributions to the Company's success. This Accountant will be performing monthly account reconciliations and analyses, ensuring tax payments are sent timely to appropriate tax jurisdictions, and performing critical monthly tasks, which may include, but will not be limited to, preparing month-end close journal entries, gathering data from billing and tax systems, and ensuring appropriate indirect tax documentation and controls are in place.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations
- Perform various month-end close tasks
- Initiate electronic sales tax payments
- Reconcile tax payments to bank account and general ledger
- Perform other duties as assigned, including support of special projects related to indirect tax
- Support process transformation utilizing data analytics tools
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent
- Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and a general knowledge of sales and use tax
- Experience with Alteryx, Cash Pro, and Orbit Analytics a plus
Skills and Qualifications:
- Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Capability to effectively prioritize and execute in a high-pressure, dynamic environment
- Detail-oriented with strong organization skills
- Ability to analyze large amounts of data
Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $63,150.00/Year - $90,000.00/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
Alteryx
Cash Pro
Excel
Orbit Analytics
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