Staff Accountant — Equity & Close Expert (Houston Onsite)

Giga Energy Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health insurance

Equity in startup

401(k) with employer match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Health and dependent care FSA/HSA

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Giga Energy Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Staff Accountant to own and maintain the general ledger, drive a clean monthly close, and support reporting for senior leadership.

You will work with a lean finance team to build scalable accounting infrastructure that matches business pace. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with operations, procurement, and FP&A, plus involvement in audits and compliance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience in a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Strong 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.

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.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Giga Energy Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Staff Accountant to own and maintain the general ledger, drive a clean monthly close, and support reporting for senior leadership.

You will work with a lean finance team to build scalable accounting infrastructure that matches business pace. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with operations, procurement, and FP&A, plus involvement in audits and compliance.