State Income Tax Analyst

Company Summary:

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.

Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Department Summary:

Our investment in the future needs those with an eye on the bottom line, and our Financial organization plays a vital role in supporting our game-changing ideas with creative solutions to complex problems. Team members have the unique opportunity to explore diverse business lines, gaining hands-on experience in various facets of finance, including accounting, audit and supply chain management.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person on-site interview.

This role solves the challenge of maintaining accurate and compliant multistate tax standings in an increasingly complex legislative environment. By bridging the gap between raw financial data and state reporting requirements, the analyst ensures the company avoids costly penalties and optimizes its tax position. Through the modernization of compliance workflows and proactive audit management, this position protects the organization’s financial integrity during critical fiscal cycles.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives):

Timely and accurate completion of state income and franchise tax returns, including all necessary workpapers and disclosures across multiple jurisdictions

Reliable support for state tax provisions in alignment with ASC 740 to ensure high-quality financial reporting

Proactive management of state tax audits and notices through diligent documentation and clear communication with tax authorities

Optimization of state apportionment factors to ensure filings accurately reflect business operations while minimizing liability

Application of AI-driven research tools to monitor legislative changes and summarize complex tax law impacts for the broader team

Seamless collaboration with internal finance and legal departments to streamline data collection and process improvements

Skills, Experience and Requirements:

Core Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring):

Proficiency in multistate corporate income and franchise tax concepts, including apportionment, estimated payments, and state-specific adjustments

Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel for manipulating large datasets, building pivot tables, and ensuring workpaper accuracy

Professional collaboration skills to partner effectively with external tax advisors, internal leadership, and regulatory agencies

AI literacy for enhancing the efficiency of tax research and automating routine documentation tasks

Critical experience managing corporate tax compliance cycles within a dedicated tax department or public accounting firm

Strategic problem-solving abilities to navigate complex state tax laws and implement efficiency-driven process improvements

Additional Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Taxation or CPA certification

Prior experience utilizing CORPTax compliance software

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field

Minimum Experience: Entry-level to 4 years of experience in corporate state income and franchise tax

Required Technical Skills:

State tax return preparation and review

Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel)

Multistate tax research and legislative analysis

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Benefits:

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact leaves@dish.com if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

Salary Range: USD $63150.00 - $85000.00 / Year