Staff Accountant

Who We Are

We’re not in the wing business. We’re in the flavor business. It’s been our mission to Serve the World Flavor since we first opened in 1994, and we’re just getting started. 1997 saw the opening of our first brand partner operated Wingstop location, and by 2002 we had served the world one billion wings. It’s flavor that defines us and has made Wingstop one of the fastest growing brands in the restaurant industry. Above all else – our success is largely due to our people and our core values, or what we call The Wingstop Way of being entrepreneurial, service-minded, fun, and authentic. We believe having a strong people foundation centered on these collective values creates a crave-worthy culture and talented team, as well as ensures our brand is poised for accelerated growth. We all win together.

About the role

The Staff Accountant – Corporate Accounting is a key member of the accounting team responsible for delivering timely, accurate, and compliant accounting support for both corporate operations and franchise-related activities. This role plays an important part in ensuring the integrity of weekly and period-end financial processes, including sales audits, cash activity, and accounts receivable functions. This role requires a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, general ledger concepts, and transactional accounting processes. A successful Staff Accountant is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage recurring weekly responsibilities alongside month-end close activities.

Responsibilities

• Performing weekly sales audits to ensure accuracy and completeness of reported sales
• Processing royalties and weekly advertising fund contributions, including adjustments and returns
• Recording and reconciling cash postings and other cash-related activity
• Monitoring and managing the Accounts Receivable inbox, including responding to inquiries and resolving discrepancies
• Preparing journal entries and A/P batches for corporate stores
• Contributing to period-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Creating and formatting reports and supporting documentation in Oracle, and Excel
• Assisting with the preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Supporting audits, special projects, and other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize recurring weekly tasks alongside month-end close deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-starter able to complete work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to professionally manage inbox communications and cross-functional inquiries
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills
• Experience or familiarity with accounts receivable processes and transactional accounting preferred
• CPA-eligible or actively pursuing CPA

Qualifications

• No job is too small. You recognize that the real work happens in the restaurants, and everything we do should support their success.
• You stay humble, roll up your sleeves, and always look for ways to help. You learn from others and contribute wherever you can.
• You care deeply about doing great work and driving results. You’re curious, ask questions, and seek out opportunities to improve.
• You don’t just point out problems—you bring solutions, ideas, and perspectives that move the team forward.
• You take full responsibility for your work and see things through to completion. You aren’t afraid to fail because you know that failure is a part of learning and growth.
• You take action, move fast, and keep pushing forward. You lead with empathy, respect, and emotional intelligence. You collaborate effectively, fostering a culture of trust and constructive feedback.
• You understand the importance of teamwork and ensure that your actions build others up rather than break them down. You push yourself and others to be better. You embrace healthy conflict, knowing that great ideas and strong teams emerge from honest, constructive conversations.
• You believe that leaders create leaders and are committed to fostering a culture of growth, challenge, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• FLAVOR PERKS: Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees One paid volunteer day of your choice Competitive bonus structure for eligible roles Team member stock purchase plan Health savings or flexible spending account options 401k – (dollar for dollar on the first 3% and then 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2% for team member contributions up to 5% of eligible compensation)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits Basic life and AD&D insurance provided Pet insurance Education Assistance Wellness reimbursement program Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Fun Is The Best Flavor Lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday in office Discount on Wingstop gift cards
• Onsite game room