Staff Accountant

Gigaenergy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Equity options

401(k) with 4% employer match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Gigaenergy is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Finance team in Houston. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and supporting the monthly close process within a high-performing team.

We are looking for someone with a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 2+ years of relevant experience, and a solid understanding of GAAP. The position offers benefits such as equity options, health insurance, and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience in a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close processes including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain assigned general ledger accounts for accuracy.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve variances.

Skills

Accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)

Job description

What you’ll do

As Staff Accountant on Giga’s Finance team, you will be a core contributor to the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations. You’ll own key parts of the general ledger, drive a clean and efficient monthly close, and support the reporting that informs decisions at the highest levels of the company. This isn’t a seat-warming role — you’ll be working alongside a lean, high-performing team where your output is visible and your growth is real. We’re building financial infrastructure to match the pace of the business, and you’ll be a central part of making that happen. If you want to do meaningful accounting work at a company that’s actually building something, this is it.

Where you’ll work

We are an in-office culture — velocity matters when you're building physical infrastructure, and the best decisions happen in the room. This role is ideally based in our San Francisco, Long Beach, or Houston offices, with full-time onsite expectations outside of bi-weekly WFH Fridays.

That said, we will make exceptions for truly exceptional talent if you live outside one of our hubs. If you're the right person for this role, we'll have a conversation about what works.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain assigned general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of journal entries on a monthly basis.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process including preparation of accruals, prepaid amortization, and recurring journal entries.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve variances in a timely manner.
• Assist in the preparation of internal financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliation to the general ledger.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed, including coding, approvals, and cash application.
• Assist with sales tax filings, 1099 preparation, and other compliance obligations.
• Provide supporting documentation and schedules for external audits and tax preparation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and documentation standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and FP&A to ensure accurate financial data.

Requirements

• 2+ years of accounting experience in a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting principles.
• Hands‑on experience with month‑end close processes including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency with an ERP system (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas).
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Bonus points

• CPA license or active CPA candidate.
• Experience in a high‑growth startup or manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Exposure to fixed asset accounting or project‑based cost tracking.
• Familiarity with intercompany accounting or multi‑entity consolidations.
• Experience supporting an external audit or working directly with auditors.

Benefits

• Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental leave
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Commuter benefits

Who we hire

We hire people who thrive in chaos and get sharper under pressure. You don't wait to be told what to do, you spot the gap and fill it. When there's work to be done, you do it. You make decisions with the information you have, move fast, and adjust along the way. We're not looking for perfect; we're looking for people who get things done.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.