Financial Specialist II

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.

We are seeking a Financial Specialist II who combines exceptional attention to detail with growth-minded curiosity to scale the Corporate Travel and Expense team at Blue Origin. You will support Blue Origin by partnering with corporate card and expense vendors to ensure Blue Origin employees are able to safely, efficiently, and compliantly travel to required work locations and procure the necessary commodities and equipment to help build the road to space. 

Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Ability to work full-time on-site is required, and relocation assistance will be provided.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain Corporate Card programs, including issuance, update, cancellation, and user support for all corporate cards used by Blue Origin and our subsidiaries.
• Audit expense activity related to regulation, policy requirements, and corporate guidance.
• Maintain all relevant policy documentation, supporting content and information platforms.
• Prepare key metric reporting across category spend, fraud leakage, policy compliance, and overall expense audit system effectiveness.
• Support cross-functional initiatives involving accounting, tax, supply chain, payroll, and other stakeholder groups.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration (finance/accounting/analytics)
• 2+ years of relevant experience in Accounting, Procurement, or Travel & Expense audit
• Proficient in technology, including Excel, Word, and business intelligence interfaces
• Detail-oriented with proven ability to operate in a high-control environment

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and business information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with international and cross-currency corporate credit card programs
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive, professional relationships with key stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to exercise high-level judgment when evaluating policy compliance
• Strong communication skills, with discernment to tailor messaging to the audience when conveying sensitive expense and compliance matters
• Hands-on experience building AI-assisted or automated workflows

 

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $78,749.00 - $110,247.90

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

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 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 at [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.