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!The Tax Analyst Sr. coordinates compliance processes, resolves highly sophisticated tax issues, provides leadership and mentorship to the tax team, and handles a diverse range of assignments and projects that require the use of experience, innovation and judgment. This role is also responsible for planning and conducting work requiring independent evaluation and assuming responsibility for contribution to the success of a project. The ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with others are keys to success.Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.Responsibilities/Expectations:
Researches and identifies tax issues and potential tax savings
Ensures accurate and timely completion of tax compliance
Reviews analysis, reconciliations, and tax entries needed for financial statements
Responds to notices/general inquiries and assists with audit inquiries
Prepares reports and data to present to business partners
Prepares and reviews Ad Valorem tax returns and other working papers
Negotiates and settles values with state/local authorities
Develops annual Cost of Capital Studies
Works with legal counsel on property tax appeals and litigation
Other duties as assigned
Education/Years of Experience:
Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, or Finance; a minimum of six (6) years experience preparing income tax returns
Preferred: Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation; previous public accounting experience, CPA
Other Requirements:
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, PC skills, and data base management tools
Proficient knowledge of tax compliance, provision software, and accounting practices
Ability to analyze data and translate into meaningful information
Thrives in a team environment and willing to collaborate across departments
Ability to educate, train and mentor others
Preferred: Experience with cloud-based ERP systems
Experience with FERC regulation, understanding of how regulation impacts pipeline industry and property tax valuation
Extensive experience in central assessed valuation
Working knowledge of regulated accounting and property accounting
About Tulsa:
Our corporate headquarters is located in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, the 2nd largest city in Oklahoma and the 47th most populous in the U.S.
Tulsa is known as the Mother of "The Mother Road" - Route 66, and boasts impressive art deco architecture, the #1 city park in the U.S. (The Gathering Place) and is a great venue for live music. It's an easy place to get in and out of, with more than 20 non-stop flight destinations offered at Tulsa International Airport. Tulsa is listed on CNN Travel's best destinations to visit in 2022! (https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/where-to-travel-best-destinations-2022/index.html)
Tulsa is not only a great place to live, but it's affordable. According to the 2019 Economic Report from Tulsa's Future, the cost of living is 8 percent below the U.S. average. There is no place like T-Town. Check out visittulsa.com 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 compensation
Annual incentive program
Hybrid work model - one to two work from home days 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
Wellness Program with annual rewards
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.For more information, please visit https://www.williams.com/careers/total-rewards/ .Education Requirements:Skill Requirements:Competency Requirements:Action oriented (3 - Meets Expectations), Collaborates (3 - Meets Expectations), Communicates effectively (3 - Meets Expectations), Customer focus (3 - Meets Expectations), Drives results (3 - Meets Expectations), Ensures accountability (3 - Meets Expectations), Instills trust (3 - Meets Expectations)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!