Blue Origin · 1 week ago
Tax Accountant I
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking a Tax Accountant I to assist with accounting and tax reporting for Blue Origin programs and business units nationwide, ensuring accurate tax accounting and reporting.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Prepare multiple State & local sales/use and property tax returns including all related analysis and support
Aggregate financial data for external parties in preparation of Federal and international income tax returns
Prepare annual Federal informational returns and similar State and local licenses and registrations
Support M&A efforts by organizing data requests and reviewing and summarizing Target information
Provide consultations on the Federal/State income tax implications of financial decisions/transactions
Research and analyze various Federal, State & local, and International income tax issues
Provide support and documentation for external and internal audits on Federal, State & local, & international tax filings
Monitor intercompany transactions for accuracy of transfer pricing and tax effects
Analyze complex state and industry rules and exemptions in order to provide support to vendors and customers on sales tax applicability
Record accruals for income and property taxes in accordance with GAAP
Prepare annual budgets for sales and use taxes and property taxes including advising internal customers on taxes within their project budgets
Coordinate with external and internal customers regarding the applicability of sales/use tax to a variety of purchases of goods/services across multiple taxing jurisdictions
Manage internal databases on vendors and capital assets to comply with associated tax filings
Coordinate with external parties related to state and local initiatives and incentives
Support various high visibility strategic tax initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
3+ years of experience in taxation in Public Accounting and/or industry
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong technological skills, including report-writing capabilities and knowledge of MS Excel
Self-motivated and comfortable navigating change and uncertainty at a fast pace
Passion for mission is required!
Preferred
CPA license or actively pursuing one
Tax research proficiency (RIA Checkpoint or similar)
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
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
The Orlando Sentinel
2026-01-20
Hartford Business Journal
2026-01-16
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