Staff Accountant I (Early Career)

EchoStar•Centennial, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Early Career Staff Accountant, you will help maintain the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of financial records across a global enterprise. You will own key components of the corporate accounting lifecycle, supporting monthly and quarterly closes, preparing journal entries, executing balance sheet reconciliations, and contributing to audited financial statements. The role includes accrual analysis, variance investigations, internal control testing, and audit readiness. You will also use AI tools and automated accounting workflows to streamline reconciliations, modernize documentation, and enhance compliance. This early-career cohort offers hands-on, on-site experience in the Greater Denver Area. You will take responsibility for general ledger accounts, participate in enterprise financial closes, and collaborate with cross-functional partners. The position provides structured onboarding, one-to-one mentorship from experienced accounting leaders, professional development support including CPA exam preparation, and a defined career ladder within the accounting organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with an Accounting concentration.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
0–3 years of relevant experience in financial accounting, general ledger, auditing, or corporate accounting; qualifying experience may include full-time work, co-ops, internships, or relevant academic or tax clinic experience.
Foundational knowledge of U.S. GAAP, double-entry bookkeeping, general ledger architecture, accrual accounting, and financial statement relationships.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including functions such as XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables, and data validations.
High attention to detail, structured analytical problem-solving, and professional skepticism.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document accounting policies and collaborate across departments.
Ability to deliver accurate, high-quality work against strict month-end deadlines with ownership.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Nice To Haves

Eligible for or actively working toward CPA licensure.
Exposure to or experience with enterprise ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite and cloud-based reconciliation software such as BlackLine.
Continuous-learning mindset, including willingness to experiment with AI tools, automated close checklists, and emerging digital solutions.

Responsibilities

Master assigned general ledger accounts, operational workflows, and close responsibilities in partnership with a manager and mentor.
Execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, ensuring journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions are accurate and timely.
Prepare, analyze, and substantiate balance sheet and sub-ledger reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
Assist with schedules, workpapers, and disclosures supporting GAAP financial statements and external reporting, including SEC Forms 10-Q and 10-K.
Partner with FP&A, treasury, tax, and operational teams to verify transaction accuracy and consistent accounting treatment.
Support SOX 404 internal control compliance by maintaining audit documentation and process narratives and responding to internal and external auditor requests.
Use AI tools, robotic process automation, and advanced spreadsheet functions to automate manual reconciliations and shorten the close calendar.
Identify and implement process improvements for routine journal entries and reporting packages.