Principal Revenue Accountant

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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.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Revenue Accountant in our Hughes Network Systems division. This role will be responsible for ensuring revenue recognition. This position will be located in our Germantown, MD office.

Key Responsibilities:
Review executed customer contracts and agreements to ensure appropriate revenue recognition treatment and to identify and communicate revenue recognition issues.
Partner with program managers, contract administrators, and finance counterparts to ensure proper revenue and cost recognition for all fully executed agreements.
Perform technical review of contracts over certain threshold to ensure revenue is appropriately recognized.
Ensure the integrity of key processes by understanding systems, flow of transactions, internal controls.
Prepare recurring and period-end journal entries and revenue analysis, including Lessor accounting.
Prepare asset and liability balance sheet reconciliations and roll-forward schedules, to include recommending and preparing adjusting journal entries.
Review progress billings, unbilled and programs in process (PIP) balances for accuracy and abnormalities.
Ensure that contractual backlog is properly computed and reported.
Interface with internal and external auditors.
Skills, Experience and Requirements:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
3+ years of related accounting experience, including significant exposure to revenue recognition issues – predominantly at large public companies
3+ years of working with large, global ERP systems (Oracle or SAP preferred); Hyperion Financial Management and Hyperion Planning
2+ years public accounting
CPA/CMA (or international equivalent, or in progress).
Skills and Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Accounting
Experience at the Big Four
Proven ability to be decisive, resolve issues, and deliver on commitments and deadlines
Demonstrated creativity and flexibility in problem-solving and project collaboration
Highly skilled in data analysis and proven ability to present data in a clear, concise and compelling manner to all levels of management
Comfortable in discussing issues, strategy and negotiating with Company executives
Proven self-starter who doesn’t need much guidance to get projects done in an excellent manner
Superior writing skills
Superior Excel modeling skills
Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.

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; 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.
Salary Range: USD $67000.00 - $84000.00 / Year Read more