Revenue Accountant II

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! 

As part of a diverse team, Revenue Accountant is the subject matter expert for revenue accounting and leads several aspects of Blue Origin’s order-to-cash process. This position focuses upon evaluating sophisticated customer contracts for revenue treatment consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Responsibilities include determining revenue treatment for customer contracts under ASC 606, maintaining revenue systems, processing customer billings, and performing month-end revenue related close activities. This position will have direct interaction with Business Unit Finance, Legal, and Operations personnel in support of contract negotiations and performance management post contract award. 

Additionally, the Revenue Accountant will work closely with Accounting and Finance leadership to support reporting to monthly reporting requirements and ensure adequate internal controls for compliance with both US GAAP and Government Accounting Standards. The key to success in this role is actively driving process improvements and seeking opportunities for automation.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to the highest standards to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! 

Responsibilities:

• Support Blue Origin’s revenue recognition process in accordance with GAAP and relevant regulatory standards (e.g., ASC 606, IAS 20, etc.). Liaise with external technical advisors as required.
• Analyze and recommend revenue recognition treatment methodology for customer contracts.
• Perform end-to-end process of intercompany accounting
• Partner with Business Unit Finance, Contracts, Operations, and Tax personnel to evaluate and structure revenue contracts, including multi-element arrangements.
• Maintain revenue subledger and process customer billings.
• Perform month-end revenue related journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis.
• Provide revenue recognition guidance and training to Accounting and Finance departments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with concentration in accounting or finance.
• 2+ years evenue accounting experience, including application of ASC 606.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Self-starter with bias for action – builder vs. maintainer mentality.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion 
• 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.

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $73,800.00-$103,320.00

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.

Export Control Regulations

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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