Accounting Research/Technical Accounting Consultant

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day. Do something that means something at Williams. This isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity to do work that matters. At Williams, you’ll explore and grow your career alongside teammates who become trusted partners and mentors who challenge you to be your best, inside and outside the office. We’re committed to making clean energy happen — and we’re looking for people who want to bring their energy, expertise, and ideas to work that truly makes an impact.   As an Accounting Research/Technical Accounting Consultant , you’ll serve as a trusted technical accounting partner supporting financial statement integrity and complex accounting matters across the organization. You’ll apply deep accounting expertise and seasoned judgment to highly complex, non‑routine issues, while mentoring others and influencing outcomes through clear analysis and well‑supported recommendations. You’ll also play an active role in identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes through automation, data, and technology — helping drive efficiency, quality, and scalability across the function. Success in this role requires strong technical acumen, curiosity, and the confidence to tackle complex problems head‑on.   Your work will be challenging, visible, and meaningful — and guided by our Core Values, you’ll continue to learn, grow, and make a difference at Williams.   Responsibilities / Expectations Prepare, maintain, and enhance complex schedules, reports, and analyses for internal and external stakeholders, operating independently except in the most complex situations Research, document, and clearly explain accounting conclusions for internal partners and internal/external audit requirements Lead complex accounting initiatives and projects, defining approach, identifying risks, and coordinating resources to achieve objectives Analyze and process large volumes of sensitive and confidential financial data with accuracy and sound judgment Identify and recommend opportunities to improve accounting processes through standardization, automation, and data‑driven solutions Perform other duties as assigned   Education / Experience Required Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with a strong accounting foundation Minimum eight (8) years of progressive accounting experience within the energy industry   Preferred CPA Experience with technical accounting, data analytics, and/or accounting automation Previous Public Accounting experience Other Requirements Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with safety as a top priority Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Ability to understand, navigate, and improve complex accounting processes and systems Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and financial analysis skills Experience partnering with senior leaders and communicating financial insights clearly and confidently Preferred: Ability to research, interpret, and apply U.S. GAAP to complex accounting matters ​ #LI-AB1 A Day in the Life - Accounting Research & Technical Matters 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,