Staff Accountant II

Department Summary

DISH is a Fortune 200 company with more than $17 billion in annual revenue that continues to redefine the communications industry. We’re driven by curiosity, pride, adventure, and a desire to win – and we’re looking for people with boundless energy, intelligence, and an overwhelming need to achieve. Join us as we embark on our greatest adventure of all.

We are building America’s First Smart Network to redefine the way people and things connect. It is the first cloud-native network of its kind. The foundation of a connected world, it is a network free of the limitations of the past, and flexible enough to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of the changing world. 

As we continue on our aggressive growth path, we need a Wireless Senior General Ledger Accountant to help establish and improve processes as we deploy our America’s First Smart Network. The ideal candidate will be excited about a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment that rewards innovation, proactivity, and teamwork. This is a hands-on position with direct access to Senior Management, and will play an important role in our success.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate recording of all financial transactions and monthly close. Perform monthly close duties, including general journal entries, reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, and preparation of GAAP financial statements. 

• Prepare, analyze, and distribute financial statements and related management reporting, including variance explanations in the income statement and balance sheet.

• Support teams across the business including external/internal audit, tax, finance, procurement, human resources, legal and operations.

• Identify opportunities to automate current manual processes and improve utilization of technology and systems to create efficiencies within the accounting department. 

• Other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Qualifications:

• Inherent curiosity and eagerness to learn complex and ever-evolving businesses

• Experience creating and implementing new accounting guidance and corresponding process development

• Excellent communication (written and verbal), organizational and time management, analytical 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, attention to detail, organized and thorough with the desire for continuous improvement

• Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of Oracle a plus

• 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 plusLI-

Salary Range

Compensation: $57,400.00/Year
Compensation and Benefits

We also 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. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.