Staff Accountant

Giga Energy

Staff Accountant on Giga’s Finance team ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial operations. Owning key parts of the general ledger and driving efficient monthly close.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

general ledger accountingjournal entriesaccount reconciliationsaccrualsprepaid amortizationfixed asset schedulessales tax filings1099 preparationGAAPmonth-end close processes

Soft Skills

attention to detailtime managementcross-functional collaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance