Staff Accountant II

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily general ledger operations, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies, using your strong analytical skills to find solutions
• Collaborate with various departments to understand their operations and how they impact financial reporting. Your insights will help us make smarter business decisions
• Perform financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and help drive continuous improvement across the company
• Play a critical role in the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all deadlines are met with precision
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to the evolution of our accounting systems

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Master’s degree a plus (Finance and related fields may be considered)
• CPA, or equivalent qualification a plus
• 2-3 years of progressive experience preferably with a Big 4 Accounting firm

Skills and Qualifications:

• A naturally curious person who isn't afraid to ask questions to get to the root of an issue
• A high achiever with a strong desire to learn and grow your career
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. You double-check your work and take pride in accuracy
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.) is a plus
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial partners
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

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: EchoStar 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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)