Tax Accountant I

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

About the role

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations. As part of a hardworking team of specialists you will apply your technical skills, leadership, 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.

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.
• Manage tax exemption certificates.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum two years of experience in industry or public accounting, indirect tax.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in technology, including Excel, Word, and Business Intelligence interfaces (Cognos, Tableau, etc.), with strong data mining and excel workpaper building abilities.
• Experience with tax engine software (Avalara, Vertex, etc.) and ERP systems preferred.
• Ability to communicate 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.

Pay

Base Pay Range for WA applicants is $64,548.00 - $90,366.15. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

• 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%.
• Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.

Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.