Senior Tax Accountant

About Us

South Jersey Industries (SJI) is an energy holding company that delivers clean energy services to 700,000+ customers and businesses throughout 14 counties in New Jersey. As part of our core values, SJI is dedicated to being a community partner and developing innovative clean energy solutions to meet the needs of the future. To do this, we depend on our workforce of over 1,100+ talented, diverse employees who help us deliver safe, reliable, affordable clean energy for a better today and tomorrow.

At SJI, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. Whether you’re a seasoned operations technician or an early‑career legal professional, our culture, inclusive workforce, and leadership development and training programs will provide you with the tools you need to either kickstart your career or bring it to new heights.

The Senior Tax Accountant will play a key role in various tax matters relating to the preparation and review of company federal and state income tax returns, income tax accounting, tax planning, tax research and other tax related matters. The successful candidate should have working knowledge of tax accounting and a strong attention to detail and ability to self‑review prior to submitting deliverables.

This individual will also at times assist in preparing technical memorandums that document issues in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner and assist in fulfilling external and internal auditor requests.

• Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of the Company’s consolidated federal income tax return, state income/franchise tax returns, and other filings.
• Prepare quarterly federal and state estimated tax payments and annual extensions.
• Prepare provision to return adjustments.
• Assist with federal and state income tax audits.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740.
• Reconcile tax balance sheet accounts and prepare related book journal entries.
• Research and document tax issues (federal, state, income, sales and miscellaneous) and monitor changes in tax law.
• Maintain tax work papers, depreciation calculations, tax basis balance sheets and uncertain tax positions.
• Provide tax related data to other departments where required.
• Tax planning, tax process improvements and other duties as assigned.

• Strong analytical, accounting and tax research skills.
• Strong experience working at a public accounting firm and/or corporate tax department, primarily focused on income tax.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Tax software experience:
  Corptax, One Source Provision, Bloomberg Tax Depreciation, or similar software.

• Tax research experience: RIA Checkpoint or CCH Federal and State E‑filing experience.

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or;
  Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• Flexible vacation, Paid Time Off, and Sick Leave package
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short‑term and Long‑term Disability Insurance
• 401(k), with generous company match
• Employee Resource Groups to encourage employee engagement, nurture professional development, and foster an inclusive environment.

At this time, SJI is only considering applicants authorized to work in the United States currently and in the future without the need for visa sponsorship.

$84,. We are committed to pay transparency and ensuring equitability compensation for all employees. The pay range for this position reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits, bonuses, or other forms of compensation that might be part of the total compensation package. The specific salary offered will be based on a candidate’s qualifications, education, and experience.

SJI, an energy infrastructure holding company based in Folsom, NJ, delivers energy services to customers through two primary subsidiaries: SJI Utilities (SJIU) and SJI Energy Enterprises (SJIEE). SJIU houses the company’s regulated natural gas utility operations, delivering safe, reliable and affordable natural gas to more than 700,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across New Jersey via its South Jersey Gas and Elizabethtown Gas subsidiaries.

SJIEE houses the company’s non‑utility operations primarily focused on clean energy development and decarbonization via renewable energy production and energy management activities. Visit  for more information about SJI and its subsidiaries.