What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Analyst I / II - Regulatory Reporting position at Williams?
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 I / II – Regulatory Reporting, you will support core accounting and financial reporting activities by compiling, analyzing, and interpreting financial data to inform business decisions. In this role, you will also help identify opportunities to improve processes through automation and technology, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness 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
At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too — so bring your energy to ours.
As an Accounting Analyst I / II – Regulatory Reporting, you will support core accounting and financial reporting activities by compiling, analyzing, and interpreting financial data to inform business decisions. In this role, you will also help identify opportunities to improve processes through automation and technology, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness 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
- Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and variance analysis
- Support regulated financial reporting, including monthly, 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
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial information
- Participate in projects and contribute to team execution
- Serve as a resource to team members with less experience (Accounting Analyst II)
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field with a strong accounting focus
- Accounting Analyst I: Minimum one (1) year of accounting experience in the energy industry OR successful completion of an accounting internship
- Accounting Analyst II: Minimum two (2) years of accounting experience in the energy industry
- Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial skills
- Effective communication and collaboration across teams
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to safety
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work outside normal business hours during peak periods (e.g., quarter-end)
- Familiarity with U.S. GAAP
- Experience with regulatory accounting and financial reporting (FERC preferred)
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred), Workiva, and Power BI