Senior Staff Accountant

Job Description

Founded in 1930, Volta Oil has been serving communities throughout New England for more than 90 years. As a growing, family-owned company, we combine a strong history with a focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and developing our people.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Staff Accountant to join our team. This is a hands-on role for an accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems, improving processes, and working collaboratively across the organization.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy rolling up your sleeves to get things done, we’d like to hear from you.

Who We Are

Volta Oil is a retail and wholesale petroleum company serving Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. Our Wholesale and Transportation divisions operate under the Volta Oil brand, and our convenience stores operate under the Garrett’s Family Market and Rapid Refill brands.

Our mission is to create a workplace where team members feel like family and have the opportunity to reach their full potential through high standards, passion, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

As our Senior Staff Accountant, you will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial information, supporting financial operations, and helping improve our accounting processes and systems.

Responsibilities include:

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• Manage full-cycle general ledger accounting, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end activities.
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• Prepare and reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and supporting schedules.
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• Assist with the preparation and analysis of financial statements.
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• Prepare and maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, and depreciation.
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• Prepare and file various tax returns and required financial filings.
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• Perform cash management activities, including loan payments, ACH transactions, and related reconciliations.
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• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and identify opportunities to strengthen processes and controls.
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• Manage the vendor rebate program, including tracking rebate activity, monitoring payments, reconciling amounts received, and following up on outstanding rebates.
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• Serve as a financial resource to managers and other users of financial information throughout the organization.
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• Collaborate with Finance and IT on ERP processes, system improvements, automation, upgrades, and other technology initiatives.
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• Participate in accounting and finance projects and help drive projects through completion.
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• Develop and document accounting procedures and best practices.
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• Provide guidance, training, and support to other members of the accounting team.
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• Assist with year-end activities, audits, and other accounting projects as needed.
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What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will bring a combination of strong accounting knowledge, attention to detail, initiative, and a collaborative approach.

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
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• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle general ledger accounting.
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• Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
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• Experience working with integrated accounting or ERP systems; ERP implementation or system improvement experience is a plus.
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• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
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• Ability to analyze information, identify issues, and develop practical solutions.
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• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
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• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
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• Supervisory experience and/or demonstrated leadership skills.
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• Self-starter who takes ownership and follows assignments and projects through to completion.
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• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both financial and non-financial team members.
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• Collaborative, resourceful, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
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Why Join Volta Oil?

At Volta Oil, you’ll join a company with a long history, a strong family culture, and an eye toward the future. You’ll have the opportunity to make an impact, improve processes, work across different areas of the business, and grow along with the organization.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

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• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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• Company-paid life insurance
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• 401(k) with company match
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• Paid time off
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• A collaborative, team-oriented work environment
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If you are an experienced accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and being part of a growing organization, we encourage you to apply.

The pay range for this position is $90,000-$105,000. The final amount offered at the start of employment is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience level, knowledge, skills, abilities and geographic location, and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

Starting salary may vary based on things like location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range.