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EchoStar Principal Accountant in GERMANTOWN, Maryland
EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Accountant in our Hughes Network Systems division. This position will be located at our office in Germantown, MD . This candidate will be part of the team responsible for the operational accounting of our corporate entities within the Echostar consolidated group. This role will provide support to our audit, SEC reporting process as well as the Audit Committee materials. In addition, the business will be undergoing several process and systems improvements. We are seeking a motivated candidate who is well organized, detail and deadline oriented, ambitious and ready to take on new challenges.
Responsibilities:
Prepare journal entries and supporting memos and schedules as part of the monthly close
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
Assist with preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statement analysis
Provide support to Senior Management and internal and external auditors in a timely manner
Maintain internal controls in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley
Provide assistance to ad-hoc projects
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
2+ years of relative experience
1+ year of advanced MS Excel skills to include mathematical calculations and formulas associated with the calculations; including Hlookup, Vlookup, Sumif, Sumifs and pivot/pivot slicer tables
Preferred Qualifications:
SAP experience
Accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) – able to communicate and establish working relationships with other departments and personnel
Identify areas of improvement and develop solutions to problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
Strives for excellent performance for the whole team through individual performance and helping others succeed
Ability to excel within tight time constraints and rapid turnaround situations
Continuously seeks opportunities to enhance knowledge and processes as it relates to accounting and financial matters
Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.
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