SEC Senior Staff Accountant at DISH

DISH, an EchoStar company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products and now we are building America’s First Smart Network™.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Mobile and Gen Mobile. 

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.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Ensure all financial information is complete and accurate for timely internal and external financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables
• Perform detail reviews of all disclosure support prior to filing
• Responsible for assisting with all aspects of SEC reporting for certain filers including completion of disclosure checklists, data gathering, discussing comments on various filing documents and review of XBRL tagging
• Maintain strong working knowledge of relevant SEC rules and regulations and U.S. GAAP guidance
• Identify opportunities to automate SEC Reporting in order to reduce our reliance on Excel and manual spreadsheets
• Research accounting/reporting issues and develop support for selected accounting treatments
• Monitor, assess and implement new accounting pronouncements applicable to the company and transactions
• Ensure processes associated with the pulling and presentation of information are well documented and meet the minimum requirements of SOX 404
• Coordinate and manage SOX 404 documentation requests from Internal Audit and External audit
• Ultimately manage the preparation of financial statements for routine SEC filings for certain filers
• Support ad hoc requests, as required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting
• MAC/MBA/CPA preferred
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in Financial Audit or External Reporting, including prior experience in Public Accounting with SEC Registered clients or experience preparing key SEC filings, including, but not limited to, forms 10-K, 10-Q, MD&A, footnote disclosures, etc.

Skills and Qualifications: 

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial statements required; strong interest in technical US GAAP, including a solid foundation in accounting analysis and ability to read and understand US GAAP guidance
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Knowledge of financial concepts beyond accounting
• Ability to be detailed oriented while thinking strategically
• Ability to work in a fast paced, and rapidly growing environment
• Advanced/expert experience with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work with multiple employee groups, including the executive level

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. 

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.