Accounting Data Analyst

Whataburger Restaurants•San Antonio, TX

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Accounting Data Analyst, you'll transform financial and operational data into insights that help leaders make better business decisions. Supporting Whataburger's growing third-party delivery and franchise businesses, you'll use SQL, analytics, and reporting tools to identify trends, investigate issues, improve processes, and drive financial performance. Your understanding of accounting principles and financial processes will help ensure data accuracy, support period-end close activities, and translate complex business activity into meaningful financial insights that leaders can trust.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
2+ years of financial analysis, accounting or related experience
Advanced Excel skills, including XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, and data validation
Intermediate experience developing SQL queries to extract, join, and analyze data, including aggregate functions and subqueries
Ability to research and analyze discrepancies by querying underlying transactional data
Experience with variance, trend, and performance analysis
Proficiency in financial reporting and data tools
Understanding of journal entries and account reconciliations
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Clear written and verbal communication abilities

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting third-party delivery or multi-unit operations
Experience using analytics and reporting tools such as Snowflake, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms
Exposure to reporting or process automation
Experience partnering cross‑functionally outside of Finance
Familiarity with continuous process improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

Develop SQL queries to analyze financial and operational data
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data analysis
Conduct ad hoc analysis to diagnose issues and support resolution
Prepare financial analysis and materials for leadership review
Support accounting processes, including reconciliations and journal entries
Partner with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives
Support timely and accurate period- and year-end close processes
Maintain accurate, consistent financial data and reporting
Improve reporting efficiency and data quality

Benefits

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