General Ledger Senior Accountant

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a General Ledger Senior Accountant in our Hughes Network Systems division. You will be part of the Hughes Network Systems accounting team responsible for providing rapid and high-quality financial information to senior management, external and internal auditors, and internal financial analysts. This position is based at our location in Germantown, MD and is onsite daily.We are seeking a motivated candidate who is well-organized, detail and deadline oriented, ambitious, and ready to take on new challenges.Responsibilities:• Manage a timely and accurate month-end close process for the Hughes Network Systems division• Maintain oversight of manual journal entry controls for the Hughes Network Systems division• Complete the accounting activities for assigned G/L areas, including recording company transactions, reviewing classifications for proper financial statement presentation, and completing balance sheet account reconciliations following company policy• Perform flux analysis at month end, summarizing activity for assigned P&L and balance sheet accounts• Resolve accounting process issues and adjust procedures to complete tasks efficiently and accurately• Recommend ways that general ledger and closing processes can be automated or improved to create efficiency across the accounting/finance organization, assisting with the design of processes, procedures and reporting enhancements• Ensure all accounting, reporting and internal/external audit deadlines are met• Participate in driving results to meet individual, team, and department objectives• Assist with various G/L improvement projectsBasic Requirements:• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field• 6+ years of related accounting experience with exposure to month-end close, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, general ledger master data – predominately at large, multi-national public companies• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Excel with the ability to create pivot tables and perform vLookups, Word, and SharePointPreferred Qualifications:• Master’s degree in Accounting or related field• CPA, or CPA equivalent internationally (CPA candidates may be considered)• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to foster a collaborative environment in the finance and accounting departments• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to interact and effectively communicate with team members, upper-level management, and other internal/external customers.• Proficiency in planning and prioritizing to deliver on commitments and meet deadlines while also being a self-starter• High attention to detail and accuracy• Strong analytical ability, troubleshooting and creative problem-solving skills.• SAP experienceWill be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.#M#LI-EM1