Staff Accountant II

About the Role EchoStar is seeking a Staff Accountant II, Consolidations and Special Projects, based at the Meridian office in Englewood, CO. This role supports the accuracy and integrity of EchoStar’s global consolidation process through month-end and quarter-end close activities, intercompany reconciliations, elimination entries, equity accounting support, and special projects.

What You'll Do

• Support the global month-end and quarter-end consolidation process, including preparing elimination entries, validating entity roll-ups, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP
• Execute recurring and non-recurring consolidation journal entries, including intercompany eliminations, equity pickup support, and other close-related adjustments
• Analyze consolidated trial balance activity, account fluctuations, and entity-level results to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Facilitate special projects related to M&A integrations, onboarding newly acquired entities, and aligning accounting processes within the consolidation framework
• Maintain high-quality supporting documentation for internal and external audit requests to ensure close deliverables are completed accurately and on time
• Drive process innovation by identifying opportunities to improve close workflows, Excel consolidation support files, and OneStream financial reporting templates

What We're Looking For

• Working knowledge of US GAAP; expertise in Consolidation, Foreign Currency, and Business Combination accounting topics
• Critical experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, fluctuation analyses, and audit support documentation in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and large data sets; familiarity with OneStream, Hyperion/HFM, Oracle General Ledger, or similar ERP/consolidation systems
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; ability to investigate and resolve reconciling items across complex, multi-entity structures
• Clear communication and collaboration skills; ability to partner effectively across Accounting, Finance, Tax, Treasury, and Legal teams
• AI literacy and application skills; ability to leverage automation and financial systems tools to increase close efficiency and accuracy
• Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with exposure to consolidations, intercompany accounting, financial reporting, or public accounting
• Must have at least 3 years of experience with: Microsoft Excel and large data sets; Journal entries and account reconciliations; General Ledger or ERP systems
• Visa sponsorship not available for this position

Nice to Have

• Experience with M&A integrations or onboarding newly acquired entities

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $63,150.00 - $90,000.00 per year
• Benefits include versatile health perks, flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan
• The base pay range is a guideline; total compensation varies based on location, qualifications, and competencies