Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern | Whataburger

The Tone:
This is a hybrid internship at Whataburger, located in San Antonio, TX. Whataburger is an established company that has been investing in its people since 1950, fostering an environment where potential is encouraged and leadership begins. This role is crucial for gaining hands-on experience by supporting the financial operations that maintain the company’s strength. The intern’s contributions to accurate financial reporting and analysis will directly inform business decisions and provide meaningful exposure to real-world challenges.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, San Antonio, TX
• Mission: To support Whataburger’s financial operations through accurate reporting, analysis, and project contributions that inform key business decisions.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, MS Office tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Reporting Support: Assist with running reports, conducting research, and performing basic financial data analysis to support accurate reporting and inform business decisions.
• Close Cycle Participation: Support critical monthly and annual close activities, including the preparation of journal entries, ensuring operational continuity.
• Record Accuracy: Review invoices and help maintain accurate financial records, approaching this work with care, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Project Involvement: Contribute meaningfully to routine, ad-hoc, and special accounting projects, gaining exposure to real business challenges.
• Process Enhancement: Collaborate closely with accounting team members and cross-functional partners to identify and implement improvements in processes and efficiencies.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level; High school diploma or GED, current enrollment in college with at least 15 undergraduate credits completed, and coursework or foundational knowledge in accounting or finance.
• Experience: Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools, coupled with a willingness to learn, take feedback, and contribute positively to the team environment.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, organizational abilities, and the capacity to work effectively within a team, communicating clearly and professionally with internal partners.
• Bonus: Preferred qualifications include previous internship or work experience, comfort working with spreadsheets and basic data analysis, strong time-management and prioritization skills, and an interest in pursuing a career in accounting or finance. Curiosity about business operations and continuous improvement is also desired.