Job Description

Department Summary

DISH is a Fortune 250 company with more than $15 billion in annual revenue that continues to redefine the communications industry. Our legacy is innovation and a willingness to challenge the status quo, including reinventing ourselves. We disrupted the pay-TV industry in the mid-90s with the launch of the DISH satellite TV service, taking on some of the largest U.S. corporations in the process, and grew to be the fourth-largest pay-TV provider. We also pioneered the first live, internet-delivered TV service – Sling TV – that bucks traditional pay-TV norms and gives consumers a truly new way to access and watch television.
 
Now we have our sights set on upending the wireless industry and unseating the entrenched incumbent carriers.
 
We are driven by curiosity, pride, adventure, and a desire to win – it’s in our DNA. We’re looking for people with boundless energy, intelligence, and an overwhelming need to achieve to join our team as we embark on the next chapter of our story.
 
Opportunity is here. We are DISH.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

This position is responsible for completing daily and monthly audits and reconciliations; including but not limited to variance analysis and key performance reporting. Research and report on unclaimed property. Research, reconcile and provide monthly/annual 1099 IRS reporting. Research and reconcile travel related charges on corporate credit card. Respond to customer inquiries ensuring that problems are resolved in a timely manner and with significant customer satisfaction. Follow up on customer issues within agreed upon timeframes, ensuring resolution and minimize potential for problem reoccurrence.
 
Primary responsibilities fall into the following categories:

Consistently meet standards of production and quality in the completion of assigned tasks.
Reviews and determines accuracy of source data, account balances, calculations, postings, etc; investigates and reconciles any discrepancies.
Communicate with customers and responds to inquires; takes corrective actions.
Analyze compiled data and recommends appropriate actions.
Key Performance Reporting and recommendations.
Complete monthly reconciliations
Identifies opportunities for process improvement and brings them to management attention
Develop queries; generate and distribute reports and work product.

Skills, Experience and Requirements

A successful Associate Accountant will have the following:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence and to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and employees of the organization. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to prioritize and possess strong organizational skills.
Maintain a high degree of professionalism, discipline and enjoy the competitive spirit of adventure.
Associates Degree (or degree in progress) in accounting or related field is preferred; and two plus years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.