Senior Accountant; Controller Development Track

• Job Category Accounting
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

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We are seeking a motivated and high-potential Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team. This position is more than a traditional accounting role—it is an opportunity to develop into a future Controller within a diversified energy distribution company serving customers throughout Northern New England.

We are a 100% employee-owned company
, and we believe our employee-owners are the foundation of our success. Every team member has a vested interest in the long-term growth and performance of the business, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and shared success.

The successful candidate will work directly with an experienced Controller and gain exposure to financial reporting, operational analytics, budgeting, forecasting, inventory accounting, business systems, and management reporting.

This role is part of our long-term finance leadership succession plan and offers a defined career progression path:

• 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)
• Defined path toward Controller-level leadership
• Direct mentorship from an experienced Controller
• Exposure to accounting, operations, analytics, and business decision-making
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in a stable, growing industry
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reports
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances
• Assist with audit and tax support activities
• Support inventory accounting and reconciliation processes
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
• Prepare financial and operational analyses
• Develop reporting and key performance indicators
• Participate in process improvement and system enhancement initiatives
• Work collaboratively with operational and management teams

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• CPA or active pursuit of CPA
• Experience in distribution, logistics, energy, transportation, manufacturing, or inventory-intensive industries
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Experience working with ERP or operational business systems

• Interested in building a long-term career in finance leadership
• Curious about how businesses operate, not just how transactions are recorded
• Comfortable working with both financial and operational data
• Interested in developing management and leadership skills
• Motivated to take on increasing responsibility over time

We are looking for someone who wants to grow with our organization and become part of our future finance leadership team. If you are seeking a role that offers meaningful responsibility, professional development, ownership in the company, and a genuine opportunity for advancement, we encourage you to apply.

• Seated office work with freedom of movement; occasional lifting (up to 10 pounds frequently, up to 25 pounds occasionally).
• Regular use of desktop computers requires hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
• Frequent stair climbing and occasional physical activity, including bending, standing, and crouching.
• Quiet office environment with periodic face-to-face, phone, and written communication.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Fabian Oil reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed here) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case‑by‑case basis.

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At Fabian Oil, we value precision, collaboration, and dedication. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career with a company that cares, apply today!