Welcome to Whataburger Careers!
Our Flavor — Why Whataburger
Whataburger isn’t just a fast-food burger chain it is where bold leadership starts — and where potential doesn’t just grow, it heats up. Whether you're leading the line or working behind the scenes, this is the place where opportunities stack up, and every day gives you a chance to Make a Difference.
Since 1950, we’ve invested in people who lead with integrity, Serve with Heart, and bring their best flavor to the team. We believe in working together, speaking up, having a little fun, and Winning as One — because great burgers (and great teams) start with the right ingredients. If you're ready — to learn, grow, impact, and Move Forward Boldly — we’ve got your back and your path cooked to perfection.
Your Recipe for Impact — What You’ll Do
As an Accounting Specialist, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of Whataburger's tax accounting operations. You'll help drive timely reporting, support key business initiatives, and provide valuable insights through financial analysis that enable informed decision-making across the organization. In this role, you'll Make a Difference by maintaining accurate financial records and regulatory compliance, Serve with Heart by supporting internal partners with expertise and responsiveness, Win as One through collaboration across teams and business functions, and Move Forward Boldly by contributing to process improvements and tax-related projects that support the company's continued growth.
Day-to-Day Ingredients — Responsibilities
As an Accounting Specialist, you will:
- Prepare and review tax workpapers, schedules, and supporting documentation.
- Analyze and validate financial data to support accurate tax reporting.
- Coordinate tax payments, extensions, and filings across multiple jurisdictions.
- Execute period-end tax accounting and reporting activities.
- Prepare and post tax-related journal entries.
- Reconcile tax accounts and resolve discrepancies.
- Monitor tax compliance requirements and reporting deadlines.
- Provide guidance on tax accounting matters to internal stakeholders.
- Support tax-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner cross-functionally to ensure accurate and timely deliverables.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory, accounting, and company standards.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
The Sauce — Pay & Perks
As an Accounting Specialist, you will receive:
- 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
What You Bring to the Table — Required Experience
As an Accounting Specialist, you must have:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 2+ years of accounting, tax, or related financial experience.
- Knowledge of tax accounting principles and reporting requirements.
- Experience preparing account reconciliations and journal entries.
- Strong analytical and financial data analysis skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate across departments and levels of the organization.
Extra Toppings — Desired Experience
As an Accounting Specialist, we prefer you to have:
- Experience supporting multi-state or multi-jurisdiction tax compliance.
- Experience with tax provision and period-end reporting processes.
- Familiarity with ERP or enterprise accounting systems.
- Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivots, and data analysis tools.
- Experience participating in process improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of corporate, sales, use, or franchise tax reporting.
- Experience working in a large, multi-unit or enterprise environment.
Where & How You’ll Work
This role is based at the San Antonio Home Office, working on‑site Monday through Thursday with remote flexibility on Fridays. In this role, you’ll have strong collaboration with leadership, across cross-functional teams, and with external partners to align capabilities with restaurant realities. The work environment is fast‑paced and requires sound judgment, strategic thinking, and strong collaboration skills. Full‑time availability is required, with occasional extended hours based on business needs, along with occasional travel to properties, project sites, and external meetings. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the San Antonio Home Office.
Whataburger is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, age, or other condition or status protected by law. Whataburger participates in the federal E-Verify Program. For more information go to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
*Eligibility rules may apply
300 Concord Plaza Dr San Antonio TX 78216-6903
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- 2+ years of accounting, tax, or related financial experience
- Knowledge of tax accounting principles and reporting requirements
- Experience preparing account reconciliations and journal entries
- Strong analytical and financial data analysis skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate across departments and organizational levels
- Experience supporting multi-state or multi-jurisdiction tax compliance
- Experience with tax provision and period-end reporting processes
- Familiarity with ERP or enterprise accounting systems
- Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivots, and data analysis tools
- Experience participating in process improvement initiatives
- Knowledge of corporate, sales, use, or franchise tax reporting
- Experience working in a large, multi-unit, or enterprise environment
Whataburger Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Whataburger and has not been reviewed or approved by Whataburger.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as robust, with multiple medical options, dental and vision, telehealth access, and added mental-health and chronic-condition programs. The package also includes disability options and an Employee Assistance Program with counseling support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes access to a 401(k) with an employer match and potential profit-sharing, with eligibility tied to service requirements. This creates a tangible long-term savings component beyond hourly wages.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Career upside is emphasized through performance incentives and a management track that can reach materially higher total compensation, including six-figure potential at the Operating Partner level. Scholarships, education assistance, and prize-based programs add non-wage recognition tied to participation and development.
Whataburger Insights
What We Do
On Aug. 8, 1950, an adventurous and determined entrepreneur named Harmon Dobson opened up the world’s first Whataburger on Ayers Street in Corpus Christi, Texas. He had a simple goal: to serve a burger so big it took two hands to hold and so good that after one bite customers would say, “What a burger!” He succeeded on both counts and turned that one little burger stand into a legend loved throughout Texas and the South. Today, each and every Whataburger is made to order, right when it’s ordered. And they’re still made with 100 percent pure, never-frozen beef and served on a big toasted five-inch bun with all “the extras” to suit your taste. Grilled jalapeños, extra bacon, three slices of cheese, no tomatoes, extra pickles? No problem. Your Whataburger will be made just like you like it, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whataburger’s following has grown exponentially in its more than 75-year history, thanks to a number of features, including its famous burgers and growing list of menu items, its iconic orange-and-white-striped restaurants and its famous Fancy Ketchup. Whataburger is more than a burger chain. It’s a place that feels like home to more than 51,000 employees, called Family Members, and millions of customers. It’s a brand built on pride, care and love. It’s a place people count on in their communities. It’s a place where goodness lives. So now with more than 1,100 Whataburger restaurants across 16 states stretching from Las Vegas to the Carolinas, road-trippers and hometown folks alike continue gathering under the big orange-and-white roofs for fresh, made-to-order burgers and friendly service.
