Senior Accountant, Government Compliance

BLUE ORIGIN • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

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. Drive financial integrity and regulatory compliance for government contracts through expert application of GAAP, CAS, and FAR/DFARS regulations. This key role safeguards our financial systems while ensuring full compliance with government contracting requirements. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with significant visibility across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8+ years accounting experience (3+ in government contracts)
• Working knowledge of GAAP and FAR/DFARS
• Strong financial controls experience and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification
• 5+ years government contract accounting experience
• DCAA audit and CAS expertise
• Experience with disclosure statements and indirect rate structures
• Risk assessment and financial controls design experience

Responsibilities

• Financial Compliance & Controls Design, implement, test, and enhance controls across financial operations
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure regulatory adherence
• Support business systems adequacy (Accounting, Estimating, Purchasing, MMAS, Property)
• Government Contract Expertise Manage CAS requirements, disclosure statements, and indirect cost submissions
• Ensure proper cost segregation and treatment
• Support government and other external audits
• Process & Documentation Management Develop accounting policies, procedures, and compliance documentation
• Create SOPs and control matrices for consistent application
• Deliver compliance reports and maintain comprehensive audit records
• Support compliance training initiatives
• Incurred Cost and Forward Pricing Management Perform rate monitoring, rate submittal, and incurred cost submissions
• Develop proformas, rate impact models, and provide strategic direction for optimization of rate methodologies.

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%, 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level