Tax Accountant I

BLUE ORIGIN•Seattle, WA

16d•$64,548 - $90,366

About The Position

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.

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.