Lead Expense & Travel Accounting — Hybrid

Whataburger; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonus program up to 2.5x payout

5 weeks PTO

Flex Weeks

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

401(k) match 4%

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Disability benefits

Career development

Scholarship program

Discounted meals

Wireless service discounts

Software discounts

Gym discounts

Awards and recognition

Retirement celebration

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking a Lead Accounting Associate at the San Antonio Home Office. The role focuses on travel and expense reporting processes, ensuring accurate tracking, compliance, and system performance.

You will serve as a trusted resource for internal teams, vendors, and partners while identifying process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy. Responsibilities include monitoring expense activity, preparing reports for leadership, auditing transactions, and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience required.
• Associate/Bachelor in Accounting/Finance preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel and Outlook; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor travel and expense activity and analyze trends.
• Prepare expense reports and insights for leadership.
• Audit expense transactions for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Train employees on expense reporting processes and tools.
• Partner with departments and vendors to optimize workflows.
• Research regulatory and industry changes impacting expense management.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication

Policy interpretation

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Expense management systems

JD Edwards or ERP

Job description

Whataburger is seeking a Lead Accounting Associate at the San Antonio Home Office. The role focuses on travel and expense reporting processes, ensuring accurate tracking, compliance, and system performance.

You will serve as a trusted resource for internal teams, vendors, and partners while identifying process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy. Responsibilities include monitoring expense activity, preparing reports for leadership, auditing transactions, and supporting audits.