Tax Analyst III/Sr

Williams Companies; Tulsa (OK); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is seeking a Tax Analyst Sr. to oversee compliance processes and mentor the tax team. This role requires strong tax knowledge, with responsibilities including reviewing tax returns, conducting research on tax issues, and preparing reports for business partners. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least six years of experience, with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration for success. This position offers competitive compensation and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Annual incentive program

Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week

Flexible work schedule

401(k) with company matching

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off including floating and company holidays

Educational reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years experience preparing income tax returns.
• Experience with public accounting preferred.
• Ability to educate, train and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate compliance processes and resolve sophisticated tax issues.
• Review tax returns prepared by staff.
• Prepare reports and data for business partners.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Tax compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, or Finance

Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cloud-based ERP systems

Job description

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

• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

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

  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! (https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/where-to-travel-best-destinations-2022/index.html)

  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/ .

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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!