Tax Analyst III

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:

• Reviews tax returns prepared by staff
• 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 the annual Cost of Capital Studies
• Works with outside advisors and legal counsel on property tax appeals and litigation
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation; a minimum of six (6) years' experience preparing 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 and PC skills
• 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 and local 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!

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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 ar