Tax Assistant II, III, or Sr

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 Tax Assistant Sr, you’ll be a trusted support partner in a collaborative tax team. You’ll take ownership of specific tasks and processes and collaborate with professionals across departments and external agencies to resolve issues. This role offers meaningful opportunities to apply your expertise, attention to detail, communication skills and problem-solving mindset. You’ll be empowered to work independently, demonstrate initiative and support professionals across the department. Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us. Tax Assistant Sr Responsibilities/Expectations: Monitors incoming correspondence related to tax areas to determine appropriate action, routing, or escalation based on content and urgency; makes decisions and resolves issues with little oversight Prepares certain tax forms and provides assistance to others preparing tax forms, while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders Supports the tax team with a variety of tasks, building familiarity with both routine and unique processes Processes and monitors system data, subject matter expert in certain internal systems Maintians corporate organizational chart and responds to requests for related information and customizations. Provides input and guidance on corporate structure questions from various groups across the company Coordinates with records management regarding retention periods for tax-relevant records and approves destruction requests Contributes to additional projects and responsibilities as assigned, with opportunities to expand knowledge and grow within the role Other duties as assigned Education/Years of Experience: Required: High school diploma/GED and six (6) years of experience in similar business support area Preferred: Associate degree in business, computer information systems or legal studies related field or four (8) years of experience in related in similar business support area Other Requirements: Demonstrates outstanding organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority  Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite Experience with Vizio Communicates effectively in both written and verbal formats while managing multiple tasks simultaneously Applies strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all aspects of work Learns quickly and adapts to new systems, processes and team expectations with agility Tax Assistant III As a Tax Assistant III, you’ll be a trusted support partner in a collaborative tax team. You’ll take ownership of specific tasks and processes and collaborate with professionals across departments and external agencies to resolve issues. This role offers meaningful opportunities to apply your expertise, attention to detail, communication skills and problem-solving mindset. You’ll be empowered to work independently, demonstrate initiative and support professionals across the department. Responsibilities/Expectations: Monitors incoming correspondence related to tax areas to determine appropriate action, routing, or escalation based on content and urgency; makes decisions and resolves issues with little oversight Prepares certain tax forms and provides assistance to others preparing tax forms, while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders Supports the tax team with a variety of tasks, building familiarity with both routine and unique processes Processes and monitors system data, subject matter expert in certain internal systems Maintians corporate organizational chart and responds to requests for related information and customizations. Provides input and guidance on corporate structure questions from various groups across the company Coordinates with records management regarding retention periods for tax-relevant records and approves destruction requests Contributes to additional projects and responsibilities as assigned, with opportunities to expand knowledge and grow within the role Other duties as assigned Education/Years of Experience: Required: High school diploma/GED and four (4) years of experience in similar business support area Preferred: Associate degree in business, computer information systems or legal studies related field or six (6) years of experience in related in similar business support area Other Requirements: Demonstrates outstanding organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority  Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite Experience with Vizio Communicates effectively in both written and verbal formats while managing multiple tasks simultaneously Applies strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all aspects of work Learns quickly and adapts to new systems, processes and team expectations with agility Tax Assistant II As a Tax Assistant II, you’ll be a trusted support partner in a collaborative tax team. You’ll collaborate with professionals across departments and external agencies to resolve issues. This role offers meaningful opportunities to apply your attention to detail, communication skills and problem-solving mindset. You’ll work with a supportive team that values your contributions and encourages growth through hands-on experience. Responsibilities/Expectations: Monitors incoming correspondence related to tax areas to determine appropriate action, routing, or escalation based on content and urgency Prepares certain tax forms, while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders Supports the tax team with a variety of tasks, building familiarity with both routine and unique processes Processes and monitors system data, developing foundational skills in data accuracy and internal system navigation Maintians corporate organizational chart and responds to requests for related information and customizations Coordinates with records management regarding retention periods for tax-relevant records and coordinates approval of destruction requests Contributes to additional projects and responsibilities as assigned, with opportunities to expand knowledge and grow within the role Other duties as assigned Education/Years of Experience: Required: High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of experience in similar business support area Preferred: Associate degree in business, computer information systems or legal studies related field or four (4) years of experience in related in similar business support area Other Requirements: Demonstrates outstanding organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications including Vizio Communicates effectively in both written and verbal formats while managing multiple tasks simultaneously Applies strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all aspects of work Learns quickly and adapts to new systems, processes and team expectations with agility 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! 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 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 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: 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!