Career Opportunity
Sr. Tax Accountant – Tax Operations and Strategic Initiatives (Accountant IV)
Location: Hybrid within Service Area - may be required to travel approximately 3 days per month
What makes us great
At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.
Your role in our success:
This position will help ensure compliance across all tax domains—while supporting strategic initiatives to optimize tax benefits and mitigate exposure. This position will also assist in preparing and reviewing US GAAP income tax entries and collaborating across departments to support financial reporting and regulatory requirements. This position may include tax accounting close, preparing and reviewing tax returns, conducting multi-jurisdictional tax research, and supporting strategic planning initiatives to minimize tax liabilities and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires strong technical expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments and with external advisors.
What you'll be working on:
- Spearheading technology and process improvements (S4/HANA)
- Preparing or reviewing monthly close (Power Plan – Provision)
- Preparing, reviewing or filing consolidated federal and state tax returns, and supporting files (OneSource Compliance)
- Process documentation
- Collaborating with internal and external teams
- Assisting with tax planning projects and quarterly tax projections
- Researching tax opportunities and tax law changes
- Ensuring compliance with all filings, mandates, and law changes
- Responding to tax notices and audits
- Performing tax research and presenting findings to management
- Perform other job-related duties, as assigned
Who you are:
- Bachelor of Science in accounting, finance, business or other related field
Eight (8) years minimum of relevant tax experience in public accounting or related industry
Experience in S4/HANA preferred
Experience in PowerTax a plus
Familiar with the Utility industry a plus
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong skills in MS Excel
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work proactively and independently
- Ability to identify and implement process efficiencies
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and properly prioritize
- Solid understanding of state tax laws
- Ability to contribute as a team player and work effectively within a team
- Ability to continuously learn to develop skills, enhance performance and prepare for growth
- Regular Driver’s License
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred
Benefits/what’s in it for you?
- Flexible work arrangement
- Competitive base salary
- Fantastic opportunities for career growth
- Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
- Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
- Monthly recognition events
- Endless wellness initiatives and community events
- Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
- Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email [email protected].
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What We Do
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK), headquartered in Dover, Delaware, is a publicly-traded, diversified energy company principally engaged in various regulated and unregulated businesses. Through multiple divisions and subsidiaries, we operate on the Delmarva Peninsula, throughout Florida, and in Pennsylvania and Ohio providing natural gas distribution, transmission, gathering and processing, and marketing; electricity distribution; propane gas distribution and wholesale marketing; and other related services to approximately 240,000 customers. In 2018, we were recognized as a Top Workplace in Delaware for the seventh consecutive year. Our team is comprised of talented and experienced professionals who make a difference by sharing the same brand values and incorporating them within the way we do business. We strive to create a personal connection with one another, our customers, communities, shareholders, and partners enabling us to deliver positive and meaningful results. Our commitment to this shared vision provides us with a unique position and differentiates us from other companies within our industry. To learn more about Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, our businesses and career opportunities, visit www.chpk.com.
