Senior Accountant II / Accounting Supervisor

Wingstop - FWS; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Job summary

Wingstop - FWS is seeking a Senior Accountant II / Accounting Supervisor to own key parts of the monthly close and review the work of others in a fast‑paced, multi‑unit QSR environment. You will handle store revenue, expenses, inventory, reconciliations and GAAP compliance while preparing statements and supporting the Controller.

This role blends hands‑on accounting with process improvement, requiring strong analytical skills and the ability to lead a team through close cycles and audits.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of GAAP including accruals, fixed assets and lease accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills: pivot tables, lookups, SUMIFS and macros.
• Ability to review others' work for accuracy and provide constructive feedback.
• Thorough, detail-oriented with good materiality judgment.
• Resourceful problem solver with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead or collaborate within a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate portions of the month-end close, maintain close calendar and deadlines.
• Review journal entries, accruals, prepaids and reconciliations before posting.
• Prepare complex journal entries, accruals and prepaids.
• Perform P&L review and variance analysis by store, region and entity.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and schedules for multiple entities including intercompany activity.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and POS transaction reviews.
• Identify control gaps and implement process improvements and internal controls.
• Account for store revenue, expenses and inventory including COGS analysis.
• Review payroll entries and labor cost reporting.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules including new store builds and disposals.
• Set up new locations and GL accounts in R365.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Reviewing others' work

Detail oriented

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

B.S. in Accounting or Finance

Tools

R365 (Restaurant365)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Accountant II / Accounting Supervisor

Position Overview

We are looking for a Senior Accountant II / Accounting Supervisor to own key parts of the monthly close and serve as the first point of review for our accounting team. This role sits between Senior Accountant and Accounting Manager: you will still do hands‑on accounting for store revenue, expenses, inventory and balance sheet reconciliations, while also reviewing the work of others, improving processes and supporting the Controller.

The ideal candidate is a strong technical accountant who enjoys a fast‑paced, multi‑unit quick-service restaurant (QSR) environment, takes ownership of results and is ready to grow into a management role.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following.

Month‑end close and financial reporting

• Lead and coordinate assigned portions of the month‑end close, including maintaining the close calendar and checklist and tracking deadlines
• Review journal entries, accruals, prepaids and reconciliations prepared by Staff and Senior Accountants before posting
• Prepare complex journal entries, accruals and prepaids
• Perform P&L review and variance analysis by store, region and entity, and explain significant fluctuations to management
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for multiple entities, including intercompany activity and eliminations

Reconciliations and controls

• Reconcile and review balance sheet accounts, including bank, credit card and intercompany accounts
• Oversee review of POS transactions and reconciliation of POS system reports to vendor settlement statements
• Oversee review and reconciliation of food delivery platform transactions (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Olo, ezCater) and credit card settlements
• Identify control gaps and recommend and implement process improvements and internal controls

Restaurant operations accounting

• Account for store revenue, expenses and inventory, including food cost and cost of goods sold analysis
• Review payroll entries and labor cost reporting
• Maintain the fixed asset schedule, including new store builds, remodels, depreciation and disposals
• Set up new locations and GL accounts in R365 and maintain the chart of accounts

Tax, audit and compliance

• Prepare or review sales tax and property tax filings across all locations
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the annual audit; prepare PBC schedules and respond to auditor requests
• Support lease accounting and other GAAP technical matters

Leadership and team support

• Train, mentor and review the work of Staff Accountants and AP/AR team members
• Act as backup to the Accounting Manager and answer escalated questions from the team and store operations
• Partner with Operations, HR/Payroll and leadership on special projects, budgeting and ad hoc analysis

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong, solid understanding of GAAP, including accruals, fixed assets and lease accounting
• Advanced Excel skills: pivot tables, lookups (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH), SUMIFS and macros
• Ability to review others' work for accuracy and give clear, constructive feedback
• Thorough and detail-oriented, with sound judgment on materiality and when to ...
• Resourceful critical thinker with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Can work independently and lead or collaborate within a team
• Flexible; adjusts to changing priorities in a growing, multi‑unit business
• Organizes and prioritizes own and team work to meet close deadlines
• Works effectively under pressure and tight schedules while producing accurate results
• Effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, including explaining financial results to non‑accounting partners

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance required
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including full‑cycle month‑end close
• 1+ year of experience reviewing others' work, leading close tasks or training staff (formal supervisory experience a plus)
• Multi‑unit restaurant, QSR, franchise or retail experience highly preferred
• Experience with multi‑entity accounting and intercompany transactions preferred
• Experience with R365 (Restaurant365) or a similar restaurant ERP preferred; willing to be trained in organization software systems
• Strong Microsoft Office experience required
• CPA or progress toward CPA a plus
• Available to work extended hours during month‑end close and audit

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $100,000-$110,000 per year (exempt).

• Medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%, eligible at 90 days

Independent owned and operated franchisee. Equal Opportunity Employer.