The General Ledger team is looking for a highly analytical individual with a strong academic background to help improve the accuracy and efficiency of the month-end close. The ideal candidate combines a solid understanding of accounting with strong technical skills, using data, automation, and AI to find opportunities to streamline manual reconciliations and recurring close tasks. This role manages daily general ledger operations, strengthens data validations and controls, and helps build real-time visibility into close status and account health. Working with FP&A, Data Engineering, IT, and business teams, this person helps evolve Boost's accounting systems, data tools, and AI capabilities as part of continuous improvement efforts.
What Success Looks Like (Objectives):- Manage daily general ledger operations, including preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts; ensure financial data is accurate and complete
- Play a critical role in the month-end and year-end close processes, meeting all deadlines with precision; investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies through root-cause analysis
- Find opportunities to automate manual reconciliations, journal entry support, and recurring close tasks using tools such as Databricks, Amazon Quick, Copilot, SQL, and Python
- Find and help adopt AI-driven solutions in accounting workflows, such as reconciliation matching, variance and flux commentary, anomaly detection, and documentation; help evolve accounting systems, data tools, and AI capabilities as part of Boost's continuous improvement efforts
- Use data analysis on large datasets to strengthen data validations, controls, and the accuracy of account balances; help build and maintain data workflows that give real-time visibility into close status and account health
- Work with FP&A, Data Engineering, IT, and business teams on data requirements and the upstream processes that feed the GL; turn complex data into clear, actionable insights, explain accounting concepts in terms of the underlying data, and perform financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and new products
Core Skills, Competencies, and Key Experiences (What you'll bring)- Solid understanding of GAAP, double-entry accounting, and the close cycle
- Advanced Excel skills
- Familiarity with AI tools such as generative AI assistants, Databricks AI features, Amazon Quick, and Copilot; interest in applying them to accounting
- Self-motivated, with creative problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial and data findings to non-financial partners
- Natural curiosity and eagerness to learn a complex, changing business; adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Additional Qualifications:- Master's degree in Accounting (MAcc), Accounting Analytics, Business Analytics, or Data Science
- Working knowledge of SQL and/or Python
- Familiarity with Databricks; Snowflake, BigQuery, or a similar platform also considered
- ERP exposure such as Oracle, SAP, or NetSuite
Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.Minimum Requirements:- Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, or a quantitative field such as Data Science/Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or Economics; accounting coursework required for non-accounting degrees
- Minimum Experience: 1-3 years of experience in Accounting, including internships, co-ops, or relevant academic projects
- Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 2 years of experience with:
- GL accounting under US GAAP, including accruals, reconciliations, and month-end close
- SQL or Python to pull and reconcile GL and subledger data
- AI tools such as Copilot or Amazon Quick, used with SOX and audit trail controls in mind
Salary RangeCompensation: $72,400.00/Year - $118,900.00/Year
About Our DepartmentOur 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.
BenefitsWe offer meaningful health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan. Review a benefits summary 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.
This job posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
