Blue Origin · 11 hours ago
Senior Accountant, Government Compliance
Reston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$106K/yr - $161K/yr
8+ years expBlue Origin is a company working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking a Senior Accountant to drive financial integrity and regulatory compliance for government contracts, ensuring adherence to GAAP, CAS, and FAR/DFARS regulations while supporting various financial operations.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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)
Manage CAS requirements, disclosure statements, and indirect cost submissions
Ensure proper cost segregation and treatment
Support government and other external audits
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
Perform rate monitoring, rate submittal, and incurred cost submissions
Develop proformas, rate impact models, and provide strategic direction for optimization of rate methodologies
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
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%
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.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
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2026-02-03
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