General Ledger Senior Accountant

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 General Ledger Senior Accountant in our Hughes Network Systems division.  You will be part of the Hughes Network Systems accounting team responsible for providing rapid and high-quality financial information to senior management, external and internal auditors, and internal financial analysts. This position is based at our location in Germantown, MD and is onsite daily.

We are seeking a motivated candidate who is well-organized, detail and deadline oriented, ambitious, and ready to take on new challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a timely and accurate month-end close process for the Hughes Network Systems division
• Maintain oversight of manual journal entry controls for the Hughes Network Systems division
• Complete the accounting activities for assigned G/L areas, including recording company transactions, reviewing classifications for proper financial statement presentation, and completing balance sheet account reconciliations following company policy
• Perform flux analysis at month end, summarizing activity for assigned P&L and balance sheet accounts
• Resolve accounting process issues and adjust procedures to complete tasks efficiently and accurately
• Recommend ways that general ledger and closing processes can be automated or improved to create efficiency across the accounting/finance organization, assisting with the design of processes, procedures and reporting enhancements
• Ensure all accounting, reporting and internal/external audit deadlines are met
• Participate in driving results to meet individual, team, and department objectives
• Assist with various G/L improvement projects

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 6+ years of related accounting experience with exposure to month-end close, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, general ledger master data – predominately at large, multi-national public companies
• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Excel with the ability to create pivot tables and perform vLookups, Word, and SharePoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA, or CPA equivalent internationally (CPA candidates may be considered)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to foster a collaborative environment in the finance and accounting departments
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to interact and effectively communicate with team members, upper-level management, and other internal/external customers.
• Proficiency in planning and prioritizing to deliver on commitments and meet deadlines while also being a self-starter
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical ability, troubleshooting and creative problem-solving skills.
• SAP experience

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.