Senior Accountant, Government Compliance
Blue Origin LLC
Seattle, WA
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Affirmative Action, Business Solutions, Business Support, CDL Driver's License, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), Design Services, Disability Accommodations, Document Management, Documentation, External Audit, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Financial Compliance, Financial Control, Financial Operations, Financial Regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Genetics, Government, Government Accounting, Government Contracts, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Material Moving, Medical Records, Military, Onboarding, Policy Development, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Risk Analysis, Road Tests, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Testing
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
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.
Key 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
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
Preferred Qualifications:
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
Compensation Range for:
CO applicants is $105,977.00 - $148,367.10
WA applicants is $115,256.00 - $161,357.70
Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background Check
Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
Benefits
Benefits include: 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. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
California Applicant Privacy Notice
If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to view a copy of Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.
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