Tax Manager

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Tax Manager. This position can be located at either our Germantown, MD or Englewood, CO location. This position focuses primarily on U.S. Federal and State Income tax matters and tax provision.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and completes tax returns and reports involved with federal and state income taxes
• Assist in the preparation and review of federal and state income tax returns and quarterly estimated and extension payment computations
• Support the company’s corporate income tax provision process for compliance with US GAAP/SEC reporting as required by ASC 740
• Assist with federal and state income tax audits, as necessary
• Research developments in tax law to determine appropriate tax methods and identify tax savings opportunities for the company
• Support various special projects and assist with ad hoc tax assignments as needed in all areas of tax, including assistance with research & development studies, oversight of the fixed assets tax ledger, tax notice correspondence, etc.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's in accounting, finance or related field
• 5+ years of experience in income tax compliance and income tax accounting reporting under ASC 740

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to exercise judgment with defined procedures and practices
• Demonstrate proactive behavior/involvement to make recommendations and facilitate decision making 
• CPA certification
• Master of Business in Taxation
• Familiarity with OneSource Tax Provision Software, Longview Tax Provision Software CorpTax and Sage Fixed Assets is a plus
• Ability to write tax position papers and technical memos to support Company’s tax positions

Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.

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Compensation Range

Annual Salary: $84,000.00 - $112,000.00

EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all–from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!

• Financial:  401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability

• Work-Life Balance:  Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary)

• Employee Incentives:  Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet

• Health:  Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.  U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.