Senior Staff Accountant - Full-time

Over the past 30 years, DISH has built a talented group of leaders and support teams at its corporate headquarters in Englewood, Colorado. As the company continues to develop, offering new products and services to an increasing customer base, it looks to recruit outstanding candidates capable to turning ideas and strategies into world-class results.

A successful Staff Accountant will have the following: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; and 3 (three) to 5(five) years of related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and business theory.
• Ability to assess and recommend improvements for processes and procedures.
• Strong customer service skills; friendly, approachable and motivated with a strong work ethic and high degree of integrity.
• Proficiency in Excel with exposure to Access and Word.  Knowledge of Oracle Financial Systems a plus.
• Ability to excel with time constraints and rapid turnaround situations.

The Corporate Accounting group is looking for a highly motivated Staff Accountant.  Interested in taking your career to the next level? Come join our team of quality individuals, who demonstrate integrity, personal accountability, teamwork, excellence, and proactive thinking. If you exemplify our values and want to be part of something big, contact us today.

Primary responsibilities fall into the following categories: 

• Coordination and completion of the month end close process.
• Preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and the audit support schedules.
• Assistance in the development, implementation and maintenance of processes, procedures and systems to ensure compliance with company policy. Maintenance of the internal controls to ensure accurate and timely administration, compliance and reporting for general ledger and management reporting purposes.
• Assistance with the implementation of major, complex projects that have substantial impact to the organization as well as the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with SOX and GAAP.
• Effective communication and collaboration with team members, managers, business partners, and field staff.