Accounting Systems Senior Analyst

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams and locations.

As part of a small, hardworking, and accomplished team of experts, you'll drive accounting systems processes and controls, and overall finance department process improvements. This hands-on position requires strong communication, organization, planning, and technical aptitude. You'll bring a solid understanding of the Finance & Accounting (F&A) business rhythms and the systems it leverages to support Blue Origin’s goal of building “the road to space.” As a successful Accounting Business Systems Senior Analyst, you'll bring technical expertise in accounting systems, as well as find improvement opportunities or validate current systems. You will influence the development and implementation of a robust finance and accounting ecosystem.

On site work from the location listed is required. Relocation provided!

Responsibilities include:

• Bridge Accounting and Enterprise technology, specifically focusing on process improvements. In a “Best for Blue” environment, you will drive solutions to inefficient processes and own the implementation of improvements.

• Analyze and test data in relation to required processes to deliver business solutions.

• Deliver end-to-end implementations, making proposals and recommendations for to-be state process designs that deliver sustainable impact to Blue Origin.

• Report on progress, identify road blocks to senior leadership team (SLT) and make recommendations for optimal direction

• Identify where efficiency can be improved to meet Program expectations and work with the Director of Program Integration and Operations Management to communicate new capital or headcount requirements to Program customers.

• Monitor completed projects for continued adherence to new process and ensure results are having desired effect.

• Develop Accounting Key Performance Indicators with the strategic purpose of identifying areas for improvement.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in accounting systems, analytics, and working, assessing, and implementing ERP systems such as: Costpoint, Cognos, Workday, Jules or other accounting business systems.

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field

• Proven strong interpersonal and communication skill across diverse collaborator and partner teams.

• Strong math and digital tool skills

• Ability to effectively balance multiple decisions, large scale projects, and priorities based on workload dispersion, program priorities and management and customer decisions

• Subject matter expertise in accounting system ecosystems

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired Qualifications

• Program management experience

• Demonstrated understanding and successful application of continuous improvement terminology/tools such as LEAN, Six Sigma principles/DFSS/Lean design principles, Value Stream, Kaizen, or similar

• Related advanced degree or certifications

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $126,289.50-$176,805.30

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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