Accounting Associate (Part-Time)
Whataburger isn’t just a fast-food burger chain—it’s where bold leadership starts and potential heats up. Since 1950, we’ve invested in people who lead with integrity, serve with heart, and bring their best to the team. We believe in working together, speaking up, having fun, and winning as one—because great burgers (and great teams) start with the right ingredients.
About the role
As an Accounting Associate, you'll help ensure the accuracy and integrity of Whataburger's financial reporting by supporting key accounting processes, analyzing financial transactions, and contributing to timely period-end reporting. Your work supports informed business decisions while maintaining confidence in our financial results.
In this role, you'll deliver accurate financial data, partner dependably across teams, collaborate to achieve shared goals, and identify opportunities to improve processes and solve problems with confidence.
Responsibilities
- Analyze corporate and segment accounting transactions
- Prepare and post journal entries
- Support month-end close activities
- Reconcile and analyze balance sheet accounts
- Research and explain account variances
- Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules
- Monitor and report key accounting performance metrics
- Identify issues and recommend process improvements
- Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting matters
- Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
- Support special projects and additional accounting assignments as needed
- Safeguard company assets through sound financial practices
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
- Experience working with financial data, accounting processes, or administrative support functions
- Ability to follow established accounting procedures with strong attention to detail
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to build collaborative working relationships across teams
Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred)
- Experience with account reconciliations and journal entries (preferred)
- Knowledge of month-end close processes (preferred)
- Experience analyzing financial transactions and account activity (preferred)
- Experience working with ERP systems such as JD Edwards (preferred)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (preferred)
- Experience supporting financial reporting and variance analysis (preferred)
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process efficiency (preferred)
Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay
- Bonus program with payout potential up to 2.5X based on company results
- 5 weeks PTO and Flex Weeks
- Paid corporate holidays
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) match: $1 for $1 up to 4%
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Whataburger Family Foundation: scholarship program (dependents eligible) and hardship grant assistance
- Discounted meals for you and a guest
- Wireless service discounts
- Computer and software discounts
- Fitness/gym discounts
- Awards and recognition for your contributions
- Retirement celebration program
Schedule
This role is based at the San Antonio Home Office, working on-site Monday through Thursday with remote flexibility on Fridays. Full-time availability is required, with occasional extended hours based on business needs and occasional travel to properties, project sites, and external meetings. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the San Antonio Home Office.