Tax 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!  

We are seeking an individual who can apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to make a positive impact on safe human spaceflight. A strong passion for our mission and vision is a must!

Join our fast-paced team and assist with accounting and tax reporting for Blue Origin programs and business units nationwide. You'll play a vital role in maintaining accurate tax accounting and reporting, contributing to our mission of making space travel more affordable.

Position sits in Kent, WA and relocation is provided.

Passion for mission is required!

Responsibilities:

• Prepare multiple state & local sales and use and property tax returns including all related analysis and support.
• Handle and improve workpapers and internal records for associated tax filings.
• Support the design and implementation of future platforms, identify and develop efficiencies in current platforms and processes.
• Coordinate with external and internal customers regarding the applicability of sales tax to a variety of purchases across multiple taxing jurisdictions.
• Prepare journal entries related to tax accruals.
• Research and analyze sales tax and property tax rulesets to determine applicability and ensure compliance. Monitor changes to applicable tax rates and laws.
• Provide support and documentation for external and internal audits on sales tax and property tax.
• Assist with high profile tax projects, ad hoc requests, and miscellaneous tax filings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum two years of experience in industry or public accounting, indirect tax preferred.
• Proficient in technology, including Excel, Word, and Business Intelligence interfaces (Cognos, Tableau, etc.), with strong data mining and excel workpaper building abilities.
• Proven experience with tax engine software (Avalara, Vertex, etc.) and ERP systems.
• Ability to communicate complex tax concepts to all levels of management and peers.
• Outstanding problem-solving abilities and proactive approach.
• Skilled in prioritizing tasks with a heightened sense of urgency.
• Self-starter who completes projects and has a passion for continual improvement.
• 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

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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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