Lead Accounting Associate

Whataburger Restaurants•San Antonio, TX

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Lead Accounting Associate, you'll help drive the effectiveness of Whataburger's travel and expense reporting processes by ensuring accurate expense tracking, supporting compliance, and enhancing system performance. You'll serve as a trusted resource for Family Members, vendors, and business partners while identifying opportunities to improve processes and reporting. Through your work, you'll Make a Difference by supporting sound financial decisions, Serve with Heart by delivering exceptional service and guidance, Win as One through collaboration across departments, and Move Forward Boldly by recommending and implementing improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and accountability.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
Experience managing multiple administrative responsibilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Outlook
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures
Strong organization and time management skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to build effective working relationships across teams
Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
Experience with travel and expense management systems
Experience auditing expense reports or financial transactions
Experience supporting process improvement initiatives
Experience creating reports and analyzing financial data
Experience developing training materials or conducting user training
Knowledge of JD Edwards or similar ERP systems
Knowledge of corporate expense policies and compliance requirements

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze travel and expense activity
Identify spending trends, risks, and cost-saving opportunities
Prepare expense reports and insights for leadership
Audit expense transactions for accuracy and policy compliance
Support internal and external audit requests
Troubleshoot expense system issues and user inquiries
Train employees on expense reporting processes and tools
Maintain and update expense policy resources
Recommend and implement process improvements
Partner with departments, vendors, and stakeholders to optimize workflows
Research regulatory and industry changes impacting expense management
Support special projects and other duties as assigned

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