Tax Accountant II

$73,800 - $103,320/Yr

Blue Origin - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Seattle, WA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Tax Accountant II at Blue Origin plays a crucial role in maintaining accurate tax accounting and reporting for various programs and business units. This position requires a strong technical expertise in tax regulations and a passion for the company's mission of making space travel more affordable. The role involves preparing tax returns, improving internal processes, and ensuring compliance with tax laws, all while contributing to a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

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

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave