Financial Reporting & Analysis Accountant III / Senior Accounting Analyst
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As a Financial Reporting & Analysis Accountant III / Senior Accounting Analyst, you will play a key role in compiling, analyzing, and interpreting financial information to support leadership decision-making and external reporting. You will contribute to a wide range of accounting activities while identifying opportunities to improve processes through automation and technology.
At the Senior level, you will take on increased ownership, complexity, and leadership responsibilities, including mentoring others and driving improvements across the function.
Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.
Responsibilities / Expectations
Core Responsibilities (All Levels)
Perform month-end close activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, management reporting, SEC reporting, and variance analysis
Prepare, maintain, and develop schedules, reports, and analyses for internal and external customers
Provide documentation and clear explanations in support of internal and external audit processes
Process and analyze significant volumes of data, transactions, and issues
Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs through automation and technology
Prepares and reviews FERC Form 3Q and Form 2 filings as well as XBRL tagging
Other duties as assigned
Level-Specific Responsibilities
Accounting Analyst III
Independently complete standard accounting activities with minimal guidance
Participate in projects or initiatives with limited scope and complexity
Serve as a resource for team members and cross-functional partners
Support analysis of financial results and explain variances
Senior Accountant
Lead complex accounting activities and resolve sophisticated issues with minimal guidance
Lead projects or initiatives, including coordinating resources and deliverables
Partner with leadership to deliver insights and support decision-making
Identify and drive process improvements across systems, reporting, and workflows
Education / Years of Experience
Accounting Analyst III
Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field with a strong accounting focus
Minimum of four (4) years of accounting experience in the energy industry
Senior Accounting Analyst
Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field with a strong accounting focus
Minimum of six (6) years of accounting experience in the energy industry
Preferred (Both Levels)
CPA or progress toward certification
Other Requirements
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial skills
Ability to understand and work with sophisticated processes and accounting systems
Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills with safety as the utmost priority
Experience collaborating with leadership and reporting financial analysis
Familiarity with US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
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Here’s a look at what that means:
- Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
- Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
- 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
- Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
- Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
- Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
- Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
- Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
- HSA and FSA options
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Domestic partner benefits
- Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about
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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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.
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