Tax Accountant II

Application close date:

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

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 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, functions, and locations.

As a key member of a fast-paced and skilled team, you will support accounting and tax reporting for all Blue Origin programs and business units across the country. Tasks and projects focus on, but are not limited to, sales tax and property tax. Your role will be crucial to ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of Blue Origin’s tax accounting and reporting. Excelling in these duties is essential to achieving Blue Origin’s mission of lowering the cost of access to space.

Responsibilities:

· Prepare multiple state & local sales and use and property tax returns including all related analysis and support.

· Manage 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.

· Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve processes and metrics.

· 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.

· Very high level of competency and comfort with technology, including Excel, Word, and Business Intelligence interfaces (Cognos, Tableau, etc.), as well as strong data mining and excel workpaper building capabilities.

· 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.

· Exceptional problem-solving skills and proactive mindset.

· Ability to prioritize tasks with a strong 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 $76,455.00-$107,035.95

Other site ranges may differ

Culture 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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

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