Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Company Summary

EchoStar builds solutions that help families and communities stay connected. We’ll launch your career and empower you to change lives.

 

Our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV. We serve millions of customers with offerings ranging from satellite to streaming services and global to personal networking solutions.

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.

This role addresses operational challenges within corporate financial disbursements by streamlining full-cycle invoice processing and eliminating processing bottlenecks. The position resolves complex vendor discrepancies, maintains proper sales tax application, and executes precise 3-way matching across high-volume transaction cycles. Operational efficiency is strengthened through automated month-end accruals, proactive account reconciliations, and strict compliance with audit governance.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives):

• Execute end-to-end Accounts Payable processing cycles including 3-way matching, sales tax application, and timely disbursement execution
• Resolve complex invoice exceptions, pricing discrepancies, and vendor account variances in close collaboration with Procurement
• Maintain financial reporting accuracy by completing monthly service invoice accruals and general ledger account reconciliations
• Support internal and external audit requirements by enforcing standard governance and internal disbursement controls
• Leverage AI tools to streamline invoice data extraction, automate error detection, and accelerate discrepancy resolution workflows

Skills, Experience and Requirements

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

• General ledger reconciliation techniExpertise in full-cycle Accounts Payable management, and 3-way matching protocols
• Proficiency in ERP platform navigation, specialized spreadsheet functions, and high-volume financial data processing
• Application of AI tools to optimize invoice intake workflows, identify payment anomalies, and improve process accuracy
• Aptitude for vendor relationship management, cross-departmental collaboration, and proactive problem resolution
• Professional rigor in applying sales tax regulations, maintaining audit compliance, and executing internal financial controls
• Critical experience navigating high-volume corporate disbursement environments and managing end-to-end vendor portfolios

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum Education: Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum Experience: 4+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, preferably in a large corporate environment
• Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 2 years of experience with:
• Full-cycle Accounts Payable and procurement processes
• SAP Accounts Payable or equivalent ERP platforms
• Microsoft Office applications including advanced Excel functions

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

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 ziprecruiter.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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