Financial Reporting & Analysis Accountant III / Senior Accounting Analyst

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 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 / ExpectationsCore Responsibilities (All Levels)Perform month-end close activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, management reporting, SEC reporting, and variance analysisPrepare, maintain, and develop schedules, reports, and analyses for internal and external customersProvide documentation and clear explanations in support of internal and external audit processesProcess and analyze significant volumes of data, transactions, and issuesIdentify opportunities to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs through automation and technologyPrepares and reviews FERC Form 3Q and Form 2 filings as well as XBRL taggingOther duties as assignedLevel-Specific ResponsibilitiesAccounting Analyst IIIIndependently complete standard accounting activities with minimal guidanceParticipate in projects or initiatives with limited scope and complexityServe as a resource for team members and cross-functional partnersSupport analysis of financial results and explain variancesSenior AccountantLead complex accounting activities and resolve sophisticated issues with minimal guidanceLead projects or initiatives, including coordinating resources and deliverablesReview work of others and provide guidance and mentorship across the teamPartner with leadership to deliver insights and support decision-makingIdentify and drive process improvements across systems, reporting, and workflowsEducation / Years of ExperienceAccounting Analyst IIIRequired: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field with a strong accounting focusMinimum of four (4) years of accounting experience in the energy industrySenior Accounting AnalystRequired: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field with a strong accounting focusMinimum of six (6) years of accounting experience in the energy industryPreferred (Both Levels)CPA or progress toward certificationOther RequirementsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and financial skillsAbility to understand and work with sophisticated processes and accounting systemsProficient use of Microsoft Office applicationsDemonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills with safety as the utmost priorityExperience collaborating with leadership and reporting financial analysisFamiliarity with US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)#LI-AB1About Houston (Williams Tower Location):Our Houston office is located in the Williams Tower, just steps from the Houston Galleria on Post Oak Boulevard, an area with more than 700 retailers, fine dining and hotels within two square miles. We offer free onsite-parking! Houston is the fourth most populous city in the nation and greater Houston is the most ethnically diverse metropolitan area in the United States. Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, talent and first-class attractions that makes it a world-class city! If you love being outside, Houston rates first in total park acreage among U.S. cities with more than one million residents and offers a 300-mile interconnected bikeway network spread over 500 square miles. Check out visithoustontexas to learn more!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 compensationAnnual incentive programHybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based rolesFlexible work schedule for most field-based roles401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contributionComprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefitsGenerous company-paid life insurance and disability benefitsA consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings AccountHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid time off, including floating and company holidaysEmployee stock purchase planRobust employee learning and developmentHigh internal mobility (we promote from within)Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)Fertility coverage and adoption benefitsDomestic partne