Jobs · Accounting · Maryland

Senior Accounting Specialist

Hughes · Germantown, MD · 1 mo ago
On-siteAccounting$51k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes Company Summary, Department Summary, Job Duties And Responsibilities, What Success Looks Like (Objectives), Skills, Experience And Requirements (Core Skills and Competencies, Minimum Requirements), Salary Ranges, Benefits. Also maybe "Pay" section for salary. "Schedule" not present, so omit. "Benefits" present. We must not repeat job title as heading. Use

for section headings. Use
  • for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use

    for prose. We need to preserve all substantive info, no boilerplate (EEO, legal, accommodation, etc). Remove duplicated lines. Also remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. Also remove application instructions (like "Click the links to access..."). We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content. So we will have sections: About the role? Actually we have Company Summary and Department Summary; could combine into "About the role" or maybe "About the company". The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we should map content accordingly. We have: - Company Summary: description of EchoStar. - Department Summary: description of Financial org. These could go under "About the role" (or maybe "About the company"). - Job Duties And Responsibilities: list of duties. - What Success Looks Like (Objectives): list of objectives. - Skills, Experience And Requirements: includes Core Skills and Competencies (list) and Minimum Requirements (education, experience, technical skills, visa sponsorship not available). Also maybe "Qualifications" heading. We need to decide headings: Could use "Responsibilities" for duties, "Objectives" maybe under "Responsibilities" or separate? The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we can have:

    About the role

    (company + department summary)

    Responsibilities

    (duties + objectives maybe combined)

    Requirements

    (minimum requirements: education, experience, technical skills, visa sponsorship not available)

    Skills

    (core skills and competencies)

    Benefits

    (benefits description)

    Pay

    (salary range) We should not include Schedule. We must not include headings with filler text. Ensure each heading has substantive content. We need to format lists with
    • . For prose, use

      . We must preserve all substantive info: include details like "Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview." That's part of duties? It's under Job Duties And Responsibilities first sentence. Keep it. Also "This role addresses operational challenges within corporate financial disbursements by streamlining full-cycle invoice processing and eliminating processing bottlenecks." etc. Also "What Success Looks Like (Objectives)" list. Also "Minimum Education: Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field", "Minimum Experience: 6+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, preferably in a large corporate environment", "Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 2 years of experience with: Full-cycle Accounts Payable and procurement processes, SAP Accounts Payable or equivalent ERP platforms, Microsoft Office applications including advanced Excel functions", "Visa sponsorship not available for this role". Also "Compensation: $51,000.00/Year - $75,000.00/Year". 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." Also note "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." That's more about pay, but we can include in Pay section. We must remove boilerplate: EEO, accommodation, etc. Also remove lines like "The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days..." etc. Also remove "Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement, Pay Transparency, EEOC Know Your Rights (English/Spanish)". Also remove "You may redact any information that identifies age..." etc. Also remove "Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace..." etc. Also remove "EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs..." etc. Also remove "EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy..." etc. Also remove "EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible..." etc. Also remove "Please contact leaves@dish.com if you would like to discuss the accessibility..." etc. Also remove "This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications." Now produce HTML. Structure:

      About the role

      Company Summary: EchoStar builds solutions that help families and communities stay connected. We’ll launch your career and empower you to change lives. Our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV. We serve millions of customers with offerings ranging from satellite to streaming services and global to personal networking solutions.

      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.

      Responsibilities

      • Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.
      • This role addresses operational challenges within corporate financial disbursements by streamlining full-cycle invoice processing and eliminating processing bottlenecks.
      • The position resolves complex vendor discrepancies, maintains proper sales tax application, and executes precise 3-way matching across high-volume transaction cycles.
      • Operational efficiency is strengthened through automated month-end accruals, proactive account reconciliations, and strict compliance with audit governance.
      • Execute end-to-end Accounts Payable processing cycles including 3-way matching, sales tax application, and timely disbursement execution.
      • Resolve complex invoice exceptions, pricing discrepancies, and vendor account variances in close collaboration with Procurement.
      • Maintain financial reporting accuracy by completing monthly service invoice accruals and general ledger account reconciliations.
      • Support internal and external audit requirements by enforcing standard governance and internal disbursement controls.
      • Leverage AI tools to streamline invoice data extraction, automate error detection, and accelerate discrepancy resolution workflows.
      Maybe we could combine duties and objectives into one Responsibilities list; but we have separate objectives list. Could also make a separate

      Objectives

      but instruction only lists certain headings; but we can still include Objectives as part of Responsibilities or maybe as a separate section if we want. The instruction says "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So better to merge. Thus we include objectives as list items under Responsibilities. Now Skills:

      Skills

      • General ledger reconciliation techniques
      • Expertise in full-cycle Accounts Payable management, and 3-way matching protocols
      • Proficiency in ERP platform navigation, specialized spreadsheet functions, and high-volume financial data processing
      • Application of AI tools to optimize invoice intake workflows, identify payment anomalies, and improve process accuracy
      • Aptitude for vendor relationship management, cross-departmental collaboration, and proactive problem resolution
      • Professional rigor in applying sales tax regulations, maintaining audit compliance, and executing internal financial controls
      • Critical experience navigating high-volume corporate disbursement environments and managing end-to-end vendor portfolios
      Now Requirements:

      Requirements

      • Minimum Education: Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
      • Minimum Experience: 6+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, preferably in a large corporate environment
      • Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 2 years of experience with:
        • Full-cycle Accounts Payable and procurement processes
        • SAP Accounts Payable or equivalent ERP platforms
        • Microsoft Office applications including advanced Excel functions
      • Visa sponsorship not available for this role
      But note nested lists: we can keep as
      • ...
          ...
      . That's fine. Now Pay:

      Pay

      Compensation: $51,000.00/Year - $75,000.00/Year

      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.

      Now Benefits:

      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.

      We should not include the line about base pay range again; we already have in Pay. Now ensure no boilerplate left. Check for any leftover sentences like "Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check." That's boilerplate? It's part of posting but maybe considered application instructions? It's a pre-employment screen requirement. Might be considered part of requirements? The instruction says remove application instructions. This is a condition of employment, not exactly application instruction. However it's similar to "Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen..." Might be considered boilerplate? It's not EEO/legal but it's a condition. The instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. This is not exactly application instruction but could be considered a condition. I'd keep it? Might be considered part of requirements? The instruction says "Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short

      or drop it." This is not metadata. It's a condition. I'd keep it maybe under Requirements as a bullet. However it's not explicitly listed as a requirement but it's a condition. I'd include it under Requirements as a bullet: "Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check." But we need to see if that is considered boilerplate. It's not EEO, not legal, not scam warning. It's a condition. I'd keep. Also there is line: "Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed." That's EEO boilerplate; remove. Also "We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws." That's EEO; remove. Also "The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days..." remove. Also "We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer." remove. Also "All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability

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