Accounting Research​/Technical Accounting Consultant

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.

As an Accounting Analyst (Sr/Consultant), you will play a crucial role in providing expertise, leadership, and mentorship on accounting and financial matters that impact management decision‐making and external financial reporting. Leveraging your experience, innovation, judgment, and strong technical knowledge, you will handle a diverse portfolio of highly sophisticated assignments requiring discernment and sound decision‐making, while guiding and supporting others. You will also actively identify and drive opportunities to optimize business processes through technology and automation, improving efficiency and reducing costs.

A strong eye for improvement and the ability to solve sophisticated, complex problems are key to success in this role.

Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.
** Responsibilities/Expectations:
*** Performs assigned month-end activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, management reporting, SEC reporting and variance analysis
* Prepares, maintains and develops schedules, reports, and analyses for internal/external customers with guidance only in sophisticated situations
* Provides and reviews requested documentation and clear explanations for both internal and external audit processes
* Leads complex projects to achieve landmarks and objectives; looks for innovative solutions and develops strategy for project execution and leads resource requirements
* Processes significant amounts of data and transactions including critical and confidential aspects of accounting
* Other duties as assigned
** Education/Years of

Experience:

*** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with a strong accounting focus
* Senior Analyst:
Minimum six (6) years of accounting experience in the energy industry
* Consultant:
Minimum eight (8) years of accounting experience in the energy industry
* Preferred: CPA and/or experience with data analytics or accounting automation
** Other Requirements:
*** Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications
* Ability to understand and work with sophisticated processes and accounting systems
* Strong analytical, problem-solving and financial skills
* Previous experience collaborating with senior leadership and reporting financial analysis Preferred:
Ability to research, apply and consult on appropriate US GAAP (Generally accepted accounting principles)#LI-AB1
** A Day in the Life**
- ** Accounting Research
** In this role, you will support high-impact, non-routine accounting matters that are visible across the organization. Responsibilities may include researching and documenting accounting conclusions for unique transactions, advising on transaction structuring and deal evaluation in partnership with finance and business teams, and coordinating support for audit and external reporting deliverables.

You will be a key partner in applying U.S. GAAP in areas that require careful interpretation and well-supported judgment, helping stakeholders evaluate alternatives, align on a position, and clearly document the rationale. Engagements may span acquisitions, joint ventures, adoption of new accounting standards, and other complex transactions—well-suited for an individual who can translate technical guidance into practical, business-focused recommendations.
** 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…