Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager will manage a moderate sized group of exempt professionals in the corporate accounting organization.

• Assist with the creation and review of monthly reports on subscriber information used for programming decisions. 
• Understand programmer contracts to determine payment requirements and calculations.
• Review and audit payments for programmers based upon contract terms. 
• Work directly with Legal and Programming Operations on contract interpretations that impact payment calculations. 
• Assist with ensuring payments are accurate and timely. 
• Assist with circulation and tracking of payments for approvals. 
• Assist programmers as needed with account, payment, and statement analysis. 
• Serve as a liaison to the IT and Accounting departments to ensure programmer reporting is accurately supported by Dish Network. 
• Draft and audit special report requests to IT to ensure correct subscribers are being reported and ensure that Dish Network is in compliance with the programmer contract.
• Assist in preparation of financial and budgetary analysis for the programming team.
• Particpate in launch meetings of new channels and understand contractual obligations of Dish Network. 
• Manage Programmer Contractual Funds reporting. 
• May compile source data used for programmer payments; maintain records, files and documentation. 
• Compute, calculate and record or posts statistical, numerical or financial data. 
• Review and determine accuracy of source data, account balances, calculations, etc; investigate and reconcile any discrepancies. 
• May develop queries; generate and distribute reports and work product. 
• Communicate with programmer and respond to inquires; take corrective actions. 
• May be responsible for SOX documentation including updates and support of the audits by internal and external auditors. 
• Support audits performed by Programmers or their designee. 
• Assist with ensuring that the Programming payment process is SOX compliant for accuracy and completeness. 
• Responsible for process improvements and implementation of new systems that result in efficiencies within the department 
• May supervise two to three staff members.

Bachelor Degree in a related field or 4 years of accounting experience; and 2 years of related accounting experience; or equivalent of education and experience combined.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Skills
• Advanced organization and project completion skills
• Able to effectively manage multiple projects
• Broad knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Demonstrates strong understanding of concepts and issues across functional lines
• Strong writing skills: must be able to prepare formal documents to be presented to both internal senior management and external users
• Must be able to effectively serve as company advocate: negotiate for the company and department, both orally and written
• Complex analytical skills

Medical, Health Savings Account, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending options and Employee Assistance Plan

401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Training opportunities

FREE DISH Network Satellite TV System and Programming

Opportunity for a level of responsibility that could take years to reach in other companies

DISH Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.