Tax Staff Accountant – Tax Planning and Compliance
DISH Network L.L.C (Nasdaq: DISH), is the nation's third largest pay-TV provider and the leader in digital television. As a TV entertainment provider, we are an industry pioneer and innovator known for driving technology to bring the best entertainment to millions. We believe that everything we do must begin and end with the customer experience.
DISH is an exciting place to work. We are a Fortune 200 Company with a workforce of 21,000 plus.We bring excitement and enjoyment to millions of people every day and we provide a better overall TV experience at more affordable prices than our competition.
Throughout our 30+ year history we have demonstrated our entrepreneurial spirit by achieving significant industry firsts. We were the first in our industry to offer high definition TV channels Free for Life, and we are the nation’s leader in HD programming with more than 200 national HD channels.We are the only pay-TV company to offer a true TV Everywhere solution; our Sling technology allows access to live television and DVR content from a computer or any mobile device.In addition, our recent acquisition of Blockbuster video stores only enhances our ability to provide subscribers with a richer entertainment experience at a great value.
The primary responsibility of the position is to plan and implement tax planning ideas.
Calculate the quarterly and annual tax, liability, and provisions under FAS 109
Implement policies and procedures for the income tax accounting process
Coordinate the preparation of the tax footnote and tax disclosures for the financial statements of this publicly traded company
Provide assistance for all income tax matters relating to earnings and SEC filings
Maintain deferred tax balances and tax basis balance sheets
Maintain accounting for FIN 48 liabilities and valuation allowances
Prepare tax entries associated with FAS 123R
Monitor current developments relating to tax accounting and implement new procedures as appropriate
Work closely with other members of the tax department on various special projects on an on-going basis
Minimum of five years tax experience either in a public accounting firm or corporate environment
CPA and/or Masters in Tax
US Federal income tax experience, including FAS 109 and exposure to FIN 48 and FAS 123R
Strong accounting and analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of accounting of foreign taxes is a plus
