Staff Accountant III

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

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.

The Staff Accountant III serves as the primary financial anchor for the retail wireless business unit, transforming highly complex inventory data into actionable strategic insights. This role manages critical operational challenges by performing high-volume, multi-system reconciliations between internal platforms and third-party logistics warehouse management systems to mitigate variance risk. By designing robust internal controls and analyzing inventory shrinkage, the position maintains structural compliance while safeguarding high-value corporate assets. Additionally, the role drives digital transformation across the accounting lifecycle through the implementation of automated, AI-driven workflows to streamline monthly close processes.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives)

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Lead the month-end close process for retail wireless inventory by preparing complex financial entries, variance analyses, and supporting schedules.

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Perform intricate reconciliations between internal databases and third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse systems to rapidly identify and resolve material discrepancies.

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Oversee the retail wireless cycle counting program and physical audits, analyzing variance root causes to drive strategic shrinkage reduction.

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Design, implement, and maintain rigorous Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls related to procurement, valuation, and disposal to guarantee continuous audit readiness.

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Deploy advanced AI-driven automation tools and workflows to eliminate manual steps, accelerate close cycles, and enhance data reporting accuracy.

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Collaborate as a key financial liaison with Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, and IT to optimize inventory pipelines and support new product rollouts.

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Core Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring)

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Critical experience in managing complex general ledger operations, multi-system inventory analysis, and corporate financial statement preparation.

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Advanced proficiency in enterprise resource planning systems, specifically Oracle and Orbit, paired with exceptional financial modeling capabilities in Microsoft Excel.

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Strong skills in data interpretation, critical thinking, and independent problem-solving to synthesize disjointed datasets and perform reasonableness testing.

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AI literacy and application skills to proactively identify, implement, and optimize automated workflows to eliminate repetitive accounting tasks.

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Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to translate complex financial variances into clear insights for diverse multi-functional teams.

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Demonstrated decision-making capability and project management expertise to guide major financial initiatives from conception to execution under tight deadlines.

Minimum Requirements

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Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

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Minimum Experience: 5 years of experience in accounting, general ledger operations, and inventory analysis

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Required Technical Skills

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Oracle

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Orbit reporting software

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Microsoft Office Suite (specifically advanced Excel features)

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $72,350.00/Year - $103,400.00/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 leaves@dish.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.

Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement , Pay Transparency , EEOC Know Your Rights ( English / Spanish )

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.

The Staff Accountant III serves as the primary financial anchor for the retail wireless business unit, transforming highly complex inventory data into actionable strategic insights. This role manages critical operational challenges by performing high-volume, multi-system reconciliations between internal platforms and third-party logistics warehouse management systems to mitigate variance risk. By designing robust internal controls and analyzing inventory shrinkage, the position maintains structural compliance while safeguarding high-value corporate assets. Additionally, the role drives digital transformation across the accounting lifecycle through the implementation of automated, AI-driven workflows to streamline monthly close processes.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives)

•

Lead the month-end close process for retail wireless inventory by preparing complex financial entries, variance analyses, and supporting schedules.

•

Perform intricate reconciliations between internal databases and third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse systems to rapidly identify and resolve material discrepancies.

•

Oversee the retail wireless cycle counting program and physical audits, analyzing variance root causes to drive strategic shrinkage reduction.

•

Design, implement, and maintain rigorous Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls related to procurement, valuation, and disposal to guarantee continuous audit readiness.

•

Deploy advanced AI-driven automation tools and workflows to eliminate manual steps, accelerate close cycles, and enhance data reporting accuracy.

•

Collaborate as a key financial liaison with Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, and IT to optimize inventory pipelines and support new product rollouts.

Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring)

•

Critical experience in managing complex general ledger operations, multi-system inventory analysis, and corporate financial statement preparation.

•

Advanced proficiency in enterprise resource planning systems, specifically Oracle and Orbit, paired with exceptional financial modeling capabilities in Microsoft Excel.

•

Strong skills in data interpretation, critical thinking, and independent problem-solving to synthesize disjointed datasets and perform reasonableness testing.

•

AI literacy and application skills to proactively identify, implement, and optimize automated workflows to eliminate repetitive accounting tasks.

•

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to translate complex financial variances into clear insights for diverse multi-functional teams.

•

Demonstrated decision-making capability and project management expertise to guide major financial initiatives from conception to execution under tight deadlines.

Minimum Requirements

•

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

•

Minimum Experience: 5 years of experience in accounting, general ledger operations, and inventory analysis

•

Required Technical Skills

•

Oracle

•

Orbit reporting software

•

Microsoft Office Suite (specifically advanced Excel features)

Visa sponsorship not available for this role