Senior Accountant II & Finance Lead - Multi-Unit QSR

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

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.