Temporary Tax Preparer

Tax Accountant IApplylocations: Greater Seattle Areatime type: 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. 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. 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.**Responsibilities include but are not limited to:*** 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.**Minimum Qualifications:*** Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.* Minimum two years of experience in industry or public accounting, indirect tax.* 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.**Preferred Qualifications:*** 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.) Ability to communicate tax concepts to all levels of management and peers.* Self-starter who completes projects and has a passion for continual improvement.### Base Pay Range for:WA applicants is $64,548.00 - $90,366.15**Other site ranges may differ** **Culture Statement**Don’t meet all desired requirements? 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. 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. **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, 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.* Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)* 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. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. 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. 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 at View email address on click.appcast.io do not include any personal medical information in your request.

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