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Tax Accountant

EchoStar

EchoStar

Accounting & Finance
Englewood, CO, USA
Posted on Oct 23, 2024

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 Tax Accountant for our income tax team in the Englewood, Colorado office.

Responsibilities:

  • Assisting with the preparation and review of federal and state corporate income tax returns

  • Assisting with the preparation and review of federal and state workpapers

  • Assisting with the preparation and review of international elements of the U.S. federal income tax return such as Form 5471, foreign tax credit, GILTI, FDII, and BEAT.

  • Assisting with the quarterly and year-end ASC 740 income tax provision calculations of domestic and foreign entities using OneSource Tax Provision software.

  • Preparing tax memos to support company tax positions

  • Preparing responses to tax authority notices

  • Gathering data for support for various taxing authority audits

  • Assisting with tax planning initiatives of domestic and foreign entities

  • Assisting with ad hoc projects as assigned

Basic Requirements:

  • BA/BS in Accounting

  • Previous experience in income tax compliance and/or income tax accounting reporting under ASC 740

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CPA certification

  • Graduate degree in taxation

  • Exercise judgment with defined procedures and practices

  • Use proactive behavior/involvement to make recommendations and facilitate decision making

  • Self-starter and ability to work independently / Strong work ethic

  • Strong written and verbal communication

  • Strong organizational and time management skills

  • Moderate to expert knowledge of Excel

  • Experience with Oracle and SAP

  • Experience with international tax accounting

  • Ability to learn; Senior Tax Director is willing to train the right candidate

Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.

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Compensation Range

Annual Salary: $76,000.00 - $95,000.00

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.