- The Pace: We're building at a speed most companies talk about but never actually operate at. If you've been bored somewhere else, you won't be here.
- The Impact: Every person at Giga touches the work that matters. No layers, no waiting for approval chains. You'll see your fingerprints on what we ship.
- The Team: A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure. We recruit A-players from the most innovative companies in the world, and they choose Giga because the work here means more.
- The Moment: AI doesn't run without power, and that's us. Giga is the picks and shovels behind the AI revolution. This industry is about to explode, and you'll be in the room where it's already happening.
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 workWe 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 don't use "A-player" loosely. Here's what it actually means at Giga:
Antifragile. You don't just survive chaos, you get better because of it. When things break, change, or move sideways, you don't freeze. You adapt faster than the problem evolves.
High Agency. You don't wait to be told what to do. You see the gap, you fill it. If something is blocking progress, you find a way around it, over it, or through it without asking for permission.
Executors. Ideas are cheap. We hire people who ship. You're the person who turns a whiteboard sketch into something real while everyone else is still scheduling the next meeting about it.
Bias to Action. Perfect is the enemy of done. You'd rather make a decision with 80% of the information and course correct than sit around waiting for 100% that never comes.
Speed. We move fast because the opportunity demands it. You're not reckless, but you understand that in this industry, the team that moves fastest wins. And you like winning.
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.
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