State Income Tax Analyst

Job Title

What Success Looks Like (Objectives): Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person on-site interview. This role solves the challenge of maintaining accurate and compliant multistate tax standings in an increasingly complex legislative environment. By bridging the gap between raw financial data and state reporting requirements, the analyst ensures the company avoids costly penalties and optimizes its tax position. Through the modernization of compliance workflows and proactive audit management, this position protects the organization's financial integrity during critical fiscal cycles.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives):

• Timely and accurate completion of state income and franchise tax returns, including all necessary workpapers and disclosures across multiple jurisdictions
• Reliable support for state tax provisions in alignment with ASC 740 to ensure high-quality financial reporting
• Proactive management of state tax audits and notices through diligent documentation and clear communication with tax authorities
• Optimization of state apportionment factors to ensure filings accurately reflect business operations while minimizing liability
• Application of AI-driven research tools to monitor legislative changes and summarize complex tax law impacts for the broader team
• Seamless collaboration with internal finance and legal departments to streamline data collection and process improvements

Core Skills, Competencies, and Key Experiences (What you'll bring)

Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring):

• Proficiency in multistate corporate income and franchise tax concepts, including apportionment, estimated payments, and state-specific adjustments
• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel for manipulating large datasets, building pivot tables, and ensuring workpaper accuracy
• Professional collaboration skills to partner effectively with external tax advisors, internal leadership, and regulatory agencies
• AI literacy for enhancing the efficiency of tax research and automating routine documentation tasks
• Critical experience managing corporate tax compliance cycles within a dedicated tax department or public accounting firm
• Strategic problem-solving abilities to navigate complex state tax laws and implement efficiency-driven process improvements

Additional Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Taxation or CPA certification
• Prior experience utilizing CORPTax compliance software

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field
• Minimum Experience: Entry-level to 4 years of experience in corporate state income and franchise tax
• Required Technical Skills:
• State tax return preparation and review
• Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel)
• Multistate tax research and legislative analysis

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Salary Range

Compensation: $72,400.00/Year - $118,900.00/Year

About Our Department

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.

About Our Company

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.

Benefits

We offer meaningful health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan. Review a benefits summary 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.