Accounting Analyst I/II

Job Description

Accounting Analyst I/II | Williams

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Williams, located in Tulsa, OK. Williams is an energy company where this role supports core accounting functions and delivers insights to drive business decisions. The Accounting Analyst position is essential for maintaining financial accuracy and contributing to operational excellence, making it an ideal opportunity for recent graduates looking to launch their accounting career.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Tulsa, OK

• Mission: To support core accounting functions and deliver insights that drive business decisions, combining financial analysis with process improvement.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Excel required)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Close & Report: Perform monthly financial close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis, culminating in critical reporting outputs.
• Financial Documentation: Prepare and meticulously maintain financial schedules, comprehensive reports, and detailed analyses for both internal management and external stakeholders.
• Audit Compliance: Support internal and external audits by gathering and providing clear, well-organized documentation and concise explanations.
• Data-Driven Improvement: Analyze extensive datasets to uncover financial trends, identify potential risks, and pinpoint opportunities for process enhancements and automation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with diverse teams across the organization to improve financial reporting accuracy and drive overall operational efficiency.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with a strong accounting focus.
• Experience: For an Accounting Analyst I, 1+ year of experience in accounting or a relevant internship is required. For an Accounting Analyst II, 2+ years of accounting experience are necessary, with energy industry experience preferred.
• Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial acumen; proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to interpret large datasets; effective communication and collaboration skills; strong organizational ability with attention to detail; and a continuous improvement mindset with an interest in automation.
• Bonus: CPA or progress toward certification.