Inventory Cost Accountant

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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!  

Blue Origin is seeking an Inventory Cost Accountant to lead the inventory accounting function across all of Blue Origin’s programs. The role includes day-to-day inventory accounting activities, month-end close support, and providing critical financial visibility into product costs, inventory, and work-in-process enabling leadership to make informed decisions with speed and confidence.

The ideal candidate brings deep cost accounting expertise in a complex manufacturing or aerospace environment and has passion for Blue Origin's mission to enable a future where millions of people live and work in space for the benefit of Earth. This individual will partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Program Management, and FP&A to embed cost discipline and financial transparency across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own day-to-day inventory and manufacturing cost accounting activities, including raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods, and inventory allocations. 
• Perform monthly inventory reconciliations between the ERP subledger and the general ledger and investigate any discrepancies.
• Analyze the accounting treatment and financial impact of manufacturing transactions, including material consumption, labor, outplant processing, shipping, overhead, and other production costs.
• Analyze variances between planned rates and actual rates for allocated production costs.
• Support the calculation and analysis of inventory reserves, including excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory.
• Assist with physical inventory cycle counts.
• Identify and drive opportunities to improve ERP processes, inventory controls, costing methodologies, and financial reporting.
• Support product cost reporting and analysis, enabling clear visibility into unit economics and cost-per-unit trends for all Blue Origin products. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 
• 8+ years of experience in cost accounting, inventory accounting, or manufacturing accounting. 
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP as it pertains to inventory and manufacturing costs in a production environment. 
• Ability to investigate accounting issues and understand the underlying operational transactions that drive financial results.
• Experience with BOMs, production orders, labor standards, and overhead absorption.
• Strong understanding of financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience in the aerospace or defense industry, particularly in rocket propulsion, launch vehicle, or satellite manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Microsoft D365
• Proficiency with data analysis and scripting languages including Python and/or SQL.

Base Pay Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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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
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• 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. 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 seehere.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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