Senior Federal Tax Accountant

EchoStar; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 72,350 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) plan with company match

HSA

Career opportunities

Flexible time away plan

Job summary

Dish Network Corporation is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to address federal income tax compliance complexities. This role will require collaboration across tax, accounting, and legal departments to maintain financial accuracy and ensure compliance. Candidates should have a strong analytical background and proficiency in Excel, with a vision to integrate AI tools for efficiency.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and at least 3 years of experience in corporate tax compliance, delivering significant contributions to optimize tax calculations and support audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate tax compliance.
• Advanced skills in Excel for data analysis.
• Strong collaboration skills working with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal corporate income tax workpapers.
• Calculate quarterly estimated tax payments.
• Support tax audits by delivering organized documentation.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial modeling

Collaboration skills

AI literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Corporate Tax Compliance Software

Alteryx

Job description

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

This role addresses the increasing complexity of federal income tax compliance and the necessity for precision in estimated tax reporting. The Senior Tax Accountant will solve data fragmentation issues by bridging workflows between the tax, accounting, and legal departments to ensure financial accuracy. By optimizing tax calculations, supporting controversy matters, and embracing cutting‑edge technology, this individual ensures the company maintains a robust and compliant tax posture in a fast‑paced regulatory environment.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, exceptionally proficient in Excel, and enthusiastic about integrating AI tools to streamline workflows and modernize traditional tax data management.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives)

• Prepare and review federal corporate income tax workpapers and returns to guarantee total compliance with regulatory filing deadlines
• Calculate quarterly estimated tax payments accurately to facilitate optimal corporate cash flow management
• Support tax audits seamlessly by delivering organized documentation and proactive assistance with controversy matters and Information Document Requests
• Execute quarterly and year‑end tax provision calculations (ASC 740) reliably to support corporate financial reporting OKRs and maintain strict internal controls
• Collaborate strategically with external tax consultants to ensure successful delivery of specialized tax projects, including R&D credits and strategic tax planning
• Apply AI tools to streamline tax data extraction, significantly improving the speed and accuracy of routine compliance tasks

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Core Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring)

• Advanced skills in building complex financial models and utilizing high‑level Excel functions for in‑depth data analysis
• Technical competence in corporate tax compliance software and data blending platforms like Alteryx to modernize data workflows
• Strong collaboration and professional communication skills required to partner effectively with accounting, legal, and external advisory personnel
• The ability to maintain organized workflows and dynamically reset priorities within a fluid, multi‑project environment
• AI literacy and the practical ability to apply automated solutions to improve tax department efficiency and data accuracy
• A proven track record of interpreting financial data for provision calculations, forecasting estimated payments, and navigating corporate tax compliance workflows

Additional Qualifications

• Exposure to OneStream, Orbit Analytics, or similar enterprise performance management applications
• Working knowledge of Longview or CorpTax platforms

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or an equivalent field of study
• Minimum Experience: 3 years of experience in corporate tax compliance within public accounting or a multinational corporate environment
• Required Technical Skills:
  • Advanced Excel (complex modeling and formulas)
  • Corporate Tax Data Management
  • Professional Business Communication
• Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $72,350.00/Year – $110,000.00/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. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 sincerely held religious beliefs when not unduly burdensome. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with local, state, and federal law. EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities unless doing so poses an undue hardship. EchoStar has a more detailed accommodation policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make its websites accessible to users.