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Ensures accurate recording of financial transactions for preparation of period-end consolidated and segment reports. Establishes and monitors controls for the safeguarding of company assets. Reviews and prepares monthly accruals for assigned segment expenses. Performs mid-level Finance and Accounting functions that require specialized accounting knowledge. Analyzes assigned Balance Sheet accounts and prepares work papers monthly. Assists with monthly closing and account analysis. Researches and documents unit account variance analysis on a monthly basis for internal reporting. Prepares month-end write ups. Reviews and approves new business unit and account set up requests. Reviews and updates policy and procedures. Assists with other projects and tasks, as assigned.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:
- Creates and documents process and procedures for Corporate and Segment Accounting functions
- Maintains responsibility for analyzing Corporate and Segment Accounting transactions
- Establishes and implements a sound operational and organizational plan in direct support of Corporate and Segment Accounting
- Prepares reports, as assigned by the Accounting Manager.
- Maintains responsibility for Corporate and Segment analysis and reporting.
- Coordinates monthly Corporate and Segment Accounting reporting.
- Maintains responsibility for Corporate and Segment Accounting Balance Sheet and P & L analysis and variance explanations
- Tracks, reviews and reports performance of Corporate and Segment Accounting according to Plan identifying causation of significant variances with recommendations.
- Maintains responsibility for summarizing Corporate and Segment Accounting – providing analysis and financial statement classification for accuracy and risks mitigation.
- Develops and reports on key performance indicators for Corporate and Segment Accounting
- Provides analysis for Corporate and Segment Accounting Forecast Model
- Compares performance with plans and standards for Corporate and Segment Accounting. Provides reports and interprets the results of Corporate and Segment Accounting to all levels of management. This includes the formulation of accounting policies, the preparation of financial reports and data, the coordination of systems and procedures, and special reports as required.
- Provides analysis of Corporate and Segment Accounting for MLT presentations and Board & Banker’s meetings
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
Experience:
- Experience in contributing to the management of projects is preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Visio is required.
- 0-6 months experience preferably in restaurant industry
Knowledge:
- Basic professional or theoretical knowledge and fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of a particular field of specialization in the execution of assigned duties and responsibilities
- Elementary understanding of budgetary concepts and procedures
- Elementary understanding of departmental structure and policies with an elementary understanding of the cross- functional structure and policies of Whataburger Restaurants LLC
- Elementary ability to delegate tasks and get work done through others
Professional Certification:
- Certified Public Accountant, preferred.
Working Conditions/Travel Requirements:
- Exempt Family Members are 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 with a minimum of 40 hours per work week
- Must be able to travel occasionally
- Working conditions exist to satisfactorily fulfill job responsibilities