Staff Accountant - DISH

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

Join us on our aggressive growth path as we deploy America’s First Smart Network. As a Wireless Staff Accountant II, you’ll be at the heart of our financial operations, shaping processes and driving efficiency in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment that rewards innovation, proactivity, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the timely and accurate recording of financial transactions and lead a seamless monthly close process, including general journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and GAAP financial statements
• Prepare, analyze, and distribute financial statements, uncovering actionable insights through variance analysis
• Collaborate with teams across the business—Audit, Tax, Finance, HR, Legal, and Operations—to drive financial excellence
• Transform manual processes with cutting-edge technology and systems, creating efficiencies that fuel our growth
• Dive into special projects and challenges that test your skills and creativity

What We Offer:

• A front-row seat to Senior Management and a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact
• An entrepreneurial culture where your ideas shape the future of connectivity
• Endless opportunities to grow as we redefine wireless innovation

Who You Are:

• A proactive thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Passionate about numbers, problem-solving, and creating streamlined processes
• Excited about taking on challenges and growing with a forward-thinking team

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor and/or master’s degree(s) in accounting
• 3+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience in growth companies
• CPA, or equivalent qualification a plus

Skills and Qualifications:

• Inherent curiosity and eagerness to learn complex and ever-evolving businesses
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), organizational and time management, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, able to problem solve creatively and meet expanding business needs as circumstances require
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team setting in an often pivoting work environment and with effective cross-functional management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, great team player, strong attention to detail, organized and thorough with the desire for continuous improvement
• Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of Oracle a plus

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $63,150.00/Year - $90,000.00/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: DISH 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.

At EchoStar we know the excitement of new endeavors. We pride ourselves in not just our engineering expertise, but as pioneers forging technological change to improve the lives of our customers. We are Connecting the World in new and exciting ways, and offer you the opportunity to learn more about how EchoStar family of companies could be the right destination for you!

Pioneering the Future

Our work is bigger than technology or telecommunications. It’s about anticipating our customers’ needs—meeting today’s demands while solving for tomorrow.

Our Vision

To change the way the world communicates

Our Mission

To connect people and things

Culture

Our culture is the foundation of our success. We’ve grown from a startup in 1980 to a household name. Collaboration, teamwork and the ability to see eye-to-eye is our differentiator. Together, we’ve led a communications revolution.

Curiosity

We are inquisitive, not afraid to challenge assumptions and hungry for knowledge.

Pride

We are driven to do our personal best in everything we do and expect the same from our teammates.

Adventure

We are comfortable and thrive in an environment where our path is often unclear, changes frequently and requires us to challenge ourselves.

Winning

We have the drive, work ethic and discipline to always put DISH in a position to win.

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.