Specialist, Accountant

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Bonus Program with 250% Upside Potential
• Performance for Pay Program – Eligibility to Receive a Pay Increase Once a Year, Based on Performance
• Opportunities for Career Development and Growth
• Healthcare and Life Insurance Benefits
• Paid Time Off - 5 Weeks on Day 1
• Flex Weeks - Remote Work Arrangement
• Paid Corporate Holidays
• 401(k) Savings Plan with a Competitive Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave – Subject to Eligibility Requirements
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Scholarship Program - You and Your Dependents are Eligible!
• Whataburger Family Foundation (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

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the IT and operations teams to integrate inventory management systems, ensuring seamless data flow and accuracy.
• Oversee and reconcile inventory records, conducting regular audits to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.
• Monitor and process EDI transactions, troubleshoot any errors, and maintain EDI-related documentation.
• Manage billing and collection procedures, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing, and adherence to SLAs.
• Work with the collections team to monitor accounts receivable, follow up on outstanding payments, and implement collection strategies.
• Generate reports and analyze financial data related to inventory, billing, and collections to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Prepares financial statements and reports related to inventory valuation, billing, and collections.
• Collaborate with external auditors during inventory and financial audits and provide support in the preparation of audit documentation.
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and changes in inventory management, systems integration, billing, and collection procedures.
• Researches and makes recommendations regarding appropriate Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) treatment.
• Provides analysis, reports, and support to senior levels and external users relating to financial matters and operations.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent work experience required

Experience:

• Experience in contributing to the management of projects is preferred
• Experience in a high transaction volume accounting or financial environment
• Prior multi-unit/retail restaurant experience preferred
• 1+ years’ experience preferably in restaurant industry

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Visio (as applicable)
• Proficiency in JD Edwards (as applicable)
• Ability to communicate well with the general public and experience in establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with management, vendors, and co-workers
• Ensures optimum performance of the function, increase efficiencies, cut costs, take advantage of opportunities and maintain state-of-the-art practices
• Ability to work in a team environment

Professional Certification: 

• Certified Public Accountant preferred

Working Conditions/Travel Requirements: 

• Expected to work the necessary time to satisfactorily fulfill job responsibilities
• Must be able to report to work timely and as required by operational/business needs
• Must be able to work a full-time schedule and work outside of normal business hours when necessary
• Some travel, both locally and long distances, (including air travel), to worksites, meeting sites, and other locations may be necessary.