Inventory Cost Accountant

blueorigin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an Inventory Cost Accountant to lead the inventory accounting function across programs. You will own day-to-day inventory accounting, month-end close support, and provide cost visibility to leadership.

The ideal candidate has deep cost accounting expertise in manufacturing or aerospace, with strong GAAP knowledge and collaboration with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and FP&A to embed cost discipline and transparency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft D365

Python

SQL

Job description

Application close date:

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.

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: 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, 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

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