Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.
Do something that means something at Williams. This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours.
As an Accounting Analyst II - Regulatory Reporting, you will support core accounting and financial reporting functions by compiling, analyzing, and interpreting financial data to inform business decisions. This role also focuses on identifying opportunities to improve processes through automation and technology, driving efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you'll quickly learn and grow with us.
Responsibilities / Expectations
Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and variance analysis
Support regulated financial reporting, including monthly close, quarterly, and year-end processes
Prepare and maintain schedules, reports, and analyses for internal and external stakeholders
Provide clear documentation and explanations to support internal and external audits
Analyze large data sets to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for process improvement and automation
Participate in projects and serve as a resource to team members with less experience
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial information
Perform other duties as assigned
Education / Years of Experience
Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with a strong accounting focus and a minimum of two (2) years of accounting experience in the energy industry
Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Additional Requirements
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to safety
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial skills
Effective communication and collaboration across teams
Ability to work outside normal business hours during peak periods (e.g., quarter-end)
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with U.S. GAAP
Experience with FERC regulatory accounting and financial reporting
Experience with regulatory accounting practices
Experience with Oracle ERP or similar systems, Workiva, and Power BI
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Why Choose Williams?
We are committed to providing our employees with competitive compensation and benefits as part of your Total Rewards package to help protect your current and future physical, emotional, and financial health. We generally offer health benefit programs to our employees and their families that are competitive and flexible enough to meet your needs, and retirement benefits to allow you to invest now for financial security when you retire. With rich learning and development programming and a high internal mobility rate, you are not just applying to a job with Williams; you are embarking on an exciting career!
Competitive compensation
Annual incentive program
Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles
Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles
401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off, including floating and company holidays
Employee stock purchase plan
Robust employee learning and development
High internal mobility (we promote from within)
Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)
Fertility coverage and adoption benefits
Domestic partner benefits
Educational reimbursement
Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer
Employee resource groups
Employee assistance programs
Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative
Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes
Williams has a long history of making a significant difference in the communities where we live and work, and we strive to cultivate an environment of employee inclusion, innovation and passion that values all voices and opinions. We help each other succeed and great things happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Together, we make clean energy happen.
Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.
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Why Williams?
Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy?
As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there.
We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity.
We don't offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include:
Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits
Growth and development opportunities
An inclusive culture where you can be yourself
Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live
Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including hybrid schedules
We're proud of our innovative people who want to make the world a better place and invite you to explore how you can help us make clean energy happen. Apply now!
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