Sr Accounts Payable Assistant

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

Echostar has an exciting opportunity for an Sr Accounts Payable Assistant to support Corporate Accounts Payable in our Finance Organization in our Hughes Network Systems Division. This position will be located at our office in Germantown, MD. The selected candidate will join a team focused on operational excellence and strength-based disbursement responsibilities with potential growth opportunities in a global Accounts Payable organization.

Responsibilities

Manage and ensure accuracy in all phases of the Accounts Payable processing cycle to include:

• Invoice receipt/error detection, organization & control, and processing through payment.
• Manage a portfolio of vendor accounts and pick up specialized projects that will require interfacing with various staffing levels across the company and external vendors
• Process invoices according to an Accounts Payable cycle to include: 3-way match, sales tax application, approval, and payment according to established payment terms.
• Organize all invoices for weekly check runs or according to preferred payment method.
• Complete monthly service invoice accruals and be available for all month-end close activities.
• Work closely with procurement and the vendor on all invoice discrepancies, including price, quantity, and receipt issues.
• Review vendor statements regularly to confirm that all invoices listed have been received and that accounts are up to date and in good standing.
• Participate in all audits as required and certify that all processes and procedures as set as the standard and governance for the team are being upheld.
• Ensure the accuracy, balancing and reconciliation of all accounts payable related general ledger postings.
• Provide timely response(s) to management inquiries for accounts payable variances within the company’s monthly financial statements.
• Maintain and grow strong business relationships with internal partners including program management, senior management, peers, Accounting, HR, IT, and other company management.
  
  

Basic Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in Accounts Payable, preferably in a large corporate environment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of SAP Accounts Payable system or equivalent ERP
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Efficient use of Microsoft Office applications expected (Excel and Word) as well as 10-key calculator.
• Resilient communication skills to work through analysis and issues that arise on accounts independently and drive them to a conclusion.
• Bring a hands-on attitude with strong account management and leadership skills.
• Some project team experience with the ability to independently participate, execute, and deliver on projects in a timely manner, following pre-established schedules determined by management.
• Ability to independently problem-solve and make decisions.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• A team player with a desire to contribute high quality work resulting in success for the overall team and company.
• Organization and prioritization skills with an ability to process a large volume of mail, invoices and inquiries on a day-to-day basis
  
  

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Compensation Range

Annual Salary: $49,000.00 - $70,000.00

EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all–from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!

• Financial: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary)
• Employee Incentives: Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet
• Health: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  
  

EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to developing and promoting an inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer- Veteran/Disability. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.