Accountant III

Accountant Position At Blue Origin

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. We are seeking an analytical, creative, and forward-thinking Accountant to join our team and will report into the Controller office. This position will support initiatives to improve the quality and efficiency of our financial close and reporting processes. In this hands-on position, you will analyze accounting workstreams, recommend improvements and / or implement tools that will drive efficiencies, improve internal controls, and influence decisions that impact the accounting organization. This position is charged with meeting company and departmental goals while focusing on compliance with company and departmental policies and procedures. You will engage with a high performing team to perform root cause analysis and drive remediation efforts while engaging across various business stakeholders. We are looking for someone to apply their accounting expertise and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. 5+ years of experience in public accounting background and / or business advisory background. Proficient in technology, including Excel and Word. Ability to communicate accounting 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. Desired : Master's degree or CPA Business Intelligence interfaces (Cognos, Tableau, etc.), with strong data mining and excel workpaper building abilities. Compensation Range for : WA applicants is $93,274.00-$130,583.25 Other site ranges may differ.

Culture 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 an 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. Background Check Required for all positions : Blue's Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles : Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation Required for Certain Job Profiles : Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and / or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including : Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Dru