Job Description

Colonial has provided a wide range of opportunities for job candidates who are highly qualified, skilled, motivated and team players. Employees find exciting opportunities to grow and develop their careers at a stable company which offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes annual incentive bonuses, retirement plans, insurance coverage and a host of other features that support a happy, active, productive and rewarding life. Come to Colonial, a great place to work, where people matter most, and where safety 24/7 is paramount.

Ready to work for Colonial Pipeline Company?

Are you intrigued by the thought of being part of revolutionizing the energy industry and a new era in the pipeline industry? Do you want to be a part of a company that is obsessed with excellence in everything we do? A company growing and expanding our business that is full of opportunity? If so, we are seeking smart, safety focused, and energetic professionals to join our team to help us to the next level of excellence!

What is it that we do at Colonial Pipeline Company?

Colonial Pipeline is the largest refined products pipeline in the United States, transporting more than 100 million gallons or 2.5 million barrels per day. Colonial transports various grades of gasoline, diesel fuel, home heating oil, jet fuel, and fuels for the U.S. military through a pipeline system. Colonial transports approximately 45 percent of all fuel consumed on the East Coast, providing refined products to more than 50 million Americans.

About the Senior A/P Specialist Position

The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist plays a key role in ensuring accurate, timely processing of invoices and payments that support Colonial Pipeline Company’s operations. This position partners closely with internal teams and external vendors to maintain financial integrity while upholding Colonial’s core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork. In addition, the role is responsible for adhering to internal controls and documentation standards required for SOX compliance, ensuring that all financial transactions are processed in accordance with established regulatory and audit requirements. The position is based in Alpharetta, Georgia, and follows a typical weekday schedule in office with minimal travel

What You Get to Do

• Verify approvals and ensure accuracy of invoice data and supporting documentation processed through the Accounts Payable system

• Analyze and code invoices to appropriate accounts, including accrual of sales and use taxes in compliance with state and local regulations

• Prepare manual invoices in the Oracle Payables system and adjust journal entries in the Oracle General Ledger

• Respond to invoices, payment status, and account inquiries from employees and vendors

• Provide backup support and cross training within the Accounts Payable team while maintaining proper segregation of duties

• Perform assigned administrative tasks related to accounts payable processing and file maintenance

• Support Colonial’s emergency response efforts as needed, including training or short-term assignments

What You Bring to the Table

• High school diploma or equivalent required; accounting coursework preferred

• At least three years of accounting or bookkeeping experience

• Hands on experience in Accounts Payable operations

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

• Clear verbal and written communication skills

Skills That Set You Apart

• Experience with Oracle R12 or 11i, specifically within the Accounts Payable module

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to analyze information and resolve discrepancies efficiently

• Customer service mindset when supporting internal partners and vendors

Advantages of Working at Colonial Pipeline Company

• Getting to work for a company that helps meet our country’s energy needs and keeps us moving

• Team members who care about each other while accomplishing remarkable things

• Highly competitive benefits – Check out Colonial’s Total Rewards  

Are you up to the challenge? What are you waiting for? Apply today!

Colonial Pipeline is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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