Income Tax Manager

Overview

When you join Suburban Propane, you become a part of a fast-paced and dynamic company that has been serving its employees and customers for nearly 100 years.

We’re seeking an accomplished Income Tax Manager to join our team at our Whippany, NJ headquarters. This role is central to managing complex state and local income and franchise tax compliance and reporting, overseeing current and deferred tax accruals, and supporting financial statement reporting. You’ll also conduct advanced tax research and analysis to interpret evolving regulations, provide technical guidance, and support sound financial and operational decision-making across the business.

If you’re a seasoned tax professional who excels in navigating complexity and delivering precise, research-driven results, then we invite you to apply and become a part of our next 100 years.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of calendar year GAAP financials (Company's fiscal year ends Sept. 30th)

• Preparation of tax audit workpapers

• Calculation of permanent and temporary differences between GAAP income and taxable income

• Preparation of financials for tax by taxable entity

• Analyze corporate tax provision requirements under ASC 740

• Preparation of current and deferred tax accruals

• Maintain and track federal and state NOLs

• Create effective tax rate analysis

• Support of FIN 48

• Research federal and state tax issues

• Implement complex tax accounting-related projects from conception through completion (e.g., creation of taxable income forecasting models related to naked credits, tax depreciation and amortization, expiration of NOLs, etc.)

• Occasionally assign and oversee specific tasks for Staff Accountants and/or the Tax Clerk

Why join the Suburban Propane team? Because we care about the physical, mental, and financial wellbeing of our employees and provide them with competitive pay plus incentive potential and an outstanding benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision (eligibility after just 30 days of employment)

• Paid time off that increases with tenure

• A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting

• A new employee training program and many opportunities for continued learning and career development

• Disability and life insurance

• Employee recognition program

• Generous tuition assistance program

• Propane discounts

For eligibility, the number of days provided under our PTO plan, and other information about benefits please visit: .

Salary Range: $107,000 - $134,000 per year (dependent on experience)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA a plus

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in income and franchise taxation (5+ years preferred)

• Experience with income tax preparation software required (Thomson Reuters’ GoSystem or OneSource preferred)

• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook required

• Familiarity with tax research software required (CCH preferred)

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. ("Suburban Propane") is a publicly traded master limited partnership listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey, Suburban Propane has been in the customer service business since 1928 and is a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas ("RNG"), fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and producer of and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, servicing the energy needs of approximately 1 million residential, commercial, governmental, industrial and agricultural customers through approximately 700 locations across 42 states. Suburban Propane is supported by three core pillars: (1) Suburban Commitment – showcasing Suburban Propane's nearly 100-year legacy, and ongoing commitment to the highest standards for dependability, flexibility, and reliability that underscores Suburban Propane's commitment to excellence in customer service; (2) SuburbanCares – highlighting continued dedication to giving back to local communities across Suburban Propane's national footprint; and (3) Go Green with Suburban Propane – promoting the clean burning and versatile nature of propane and renewable propane as a bridge to a green energy future and investing in the next generation of innovative, renewable energy alternatives. For additional information on Suburban Propane, please visit .

It’s an amazing time to become a part of our team as we expand our national footprint and make strides toward a sustainable, clean energy future!

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

As part of our pre-employment hiring process, background checks and drug screens are performed.

For more information about our hiring process, please visit:

At Suburban Propane, we know that our strength comes from our diverse and inclusive team of employees who make a difference in the communities we serve across the country every day. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all applicants for employment without regard to an individual’s age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, handicap, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

In line with these values, Suburban Propane considers all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable laws. The Company welcomes such applicants in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Philadelphia applicants can review information pertaining to Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance here: ( )

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Job Location US-NJ-Whippany

Posted Date 6 months ago (1/8/2026 11:23 AM)

Job ID 2026-17252

Category Corporate Opportunities

Position Type Full-time Regular