Senior Federal Tax Accountant

Job Description

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

This role addresses the increasing complexity of federal income tax compliance and the necessity for precision in estimated tax reporting. The Senior Tax Accountant will solve data fragmentation issues by bridging workflows between the tax, accounting, and legal departments to ensure financial accuracy. By optimizing tax calculations, supporting controversy matters, and embracing cutting-edge technology, this individual ensures the company maintains a robust and compliant tax posture in a fast-paced regulatory environment.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, exceptionally proficient in Excel, and enthusiastic about integrating AI tools to streamline workflows and modernize traditional tax data management.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives)

• Prepare and review federal corporate income tax workpapers and returns to guarantee total compliance with regulatory filing deadlines

• Calculate quarterly estimated tax payments accurately to facilitate optimal corporate cash flow management

• Support tax audits seamlessly by delivering organized documentation and proactive assistance with controversy matters and Information Document Requests

• Execute quarterly and year-end tax provision calculations (ASC 740) reliably to support corporate financial reporting OKRs and maintain strict internal controls

• Collaborate strategically with external tax consultants to ensure successful delivery of specialized tax projects, including R&D credits and strategic tax planning

• Apply AI tools to streamline tax data extraction, significantly improving the speed and accuracy of routine compliance tasks

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring)

• Advanced skills in building complex financial models and utilizing high-level Excel functions for in-depth data analysis

• Technical competence in corporate tax compliance software and data blending platforms like Alteryx to modernize data workflows

• Strong collaboration and professional communication skills required to partner effectively with accounting, legal, and external advisory personnel

• The ability to maintain organized workflows and dynamically reset priorities within a fluid, multi-project environment

• AI literacy and the practical ability to apply automated solutions to improve tax department efficiency and data accuracy

• A proven track record of interpreting financial data for provision calculations, forecasting estimated payments, and navigating corporate tax compliance workflows

Additional Qualifications

• Exposure to OneStream, Orbit Analytics, or similar enterprise performance management applications

• Working knowledge of Longview or CorpTax platforms

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or an equivalent field of study

• Minimum Experience: 3 years of experience in corporate tax compliance within public accounting or a multinational corporate environment

• Required Technical Skills:

  • Advanced Excel (Complex modeling and formulas)

  • Corporate Tax Data Management

  • Professional Business Communication

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $72,350.00/Year - $110,000.00/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 jobs.echostar.com 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.

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