Accounting Specialist

Whataburger Restaurants; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks PTO

Flex Weeks

Paid Corporate Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) match

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Disability Benefits

Career Development

Scholarship Program

Discounted Meals for You and a Guest

Wireless Service Discounts

Computer & Software Discounts

Fitness / Gym Discounts

Awards and recognition

Retirement Celebration Program

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking an Accounting Specialist to strengthen tax accounting operations at the San Antonio office. You will ensure accurate tax reporting, compliance, and timely filing, while providing insights through financial analysis to support decision-making across the organization.

You will partner with internal teams to drive process improvements, manage journal entries, and coordinate across jurisdictions to meet deadlines and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of accounting, tax, or related financial experience.
• Knowledge of tax accounting principles and reporting requirements.
• Experience preparing account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Strong analytical and financial data analysis skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax workpapers, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Analyze and validate financial data to support accurate tax reporting.
• Coordinate tax payments, extensions, and filings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Execute period-end tax accounting and reporting activities.
• Prepare and post tax-related journal entries.
• Reconcile tax accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor tax compliance requirements and reporting deadlines.
• Provide guidance on tax accounting matters to internal stakeholders.
• Support tax-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure accurate and timely deliverables.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, accounting, and company standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Fin.

2+ years accounting/tax experience

Tax accounting principles

Account reconciliations

Journal entries

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Deadline management

Written and verbal communication

Cross‑department collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/related field

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Your Recipe for Impact — What You’ll Do As an Accounting Specialist

You’ll play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of Whataburger's tax accounting operations. You’ll help drive timely reporting, support key business initiatives, and provide valuable insights through financial analysis that enable informed decision-making across the organization. In this role, you’ll Make a Difference by maintaining accurate financial records and regulatory compliance, Serve with Heart by supporting internal partners with expertise and responsiveness, Win as One through collaboration across teams and business functions, and Move Forward Boldly by contributing to process improvements and tax-related projects that support the company’s continued growth.

Day-to-Day Ingredients — Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax workpapers, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Analyze and validate financial data to support accurate tax reporting.
• Coordinate tax payments, extensions, and filings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Execute period-end tax accounting and reporting activities.
• Prepare and post tax-related journal entries.
• Reconcile tax accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor tax compliance requirements and reporting deadlines.
• Provide guidance on tax accounting matters to internal stakeholders.
• Support tax-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure accurate and timely deliverables.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, accounting, and company standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

The Sauce — Pay & Perks

• Competitive Weekly Pay Bonus Program that scales up to 2.5X payout potential based on company results
• 5 weeks PTO
• Flex Weeks
• Paid Corporate Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave*
• 401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4%
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits*
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits*
• Opportunities for Career Development and Growth
• Whataburger Family Foundation - Scholarship Program (dependents eligible) and Hardship Grant Assistance
• Discounted Meals for You and a Guest
• Wireless Service Discounts
• Computer & Software Discounts
• Fitness / Gym Discounts
• Awards and recognition for all you do
• Retirement Celebration Program

*Eligibility rules may apply

What You Bring to the Table — Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of accounting, tax, or related financial experience.
• Knowledge of tax accounting principles and reporting requirements.
• Experience preparing account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Strong analytical and financial data analysis skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and levels of the organization.

Extra Toppings — Desired Experience

• Experience supporting multi-state or multi-jurisdiction tax compliance.
• Experience with tax provision and period-end reporting processes.
• Familiarity with ERP or enterprise accounting systems.
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivots, and data analysis tools.
• Experience participating in process improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of corporate, sales, use, or franchise tax reporting.
• Experience working in a large, multi‑unit or enterprise environment.

Where & How You’ll Work

This role is based at the San Antonio Home Office, working on‑site Monday through Thursday with remote flexibility on Fridays. In this role, you’ll have strong collaboration with leadership, across cross‑functional teams, and with external partners to align capabilities with restaurant realities. The work environment is fast‑paced and requires sound judgment, strategic thinking, and strong collaboration skills.

Full‑time availability is required, with occasional extended hours based on business needs, along with occasional travel to properties, project sites, and external meetings. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the San Antonio Home Office.

Whataburger is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, age, or other condition or status protected by law. Whataburger participates in the federal E-Verify Program. For more information go to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

300 Concord Plaza Dr San Antonio TX 78216-6903

People make the difference at Whataburger. We take pride in our work, take care of each other and love serving our customers. Join our family and we’ll work hard to instill values and skills that will serve you well no matter where your journey leads.