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About GigSafe
GigSafe is a contractor management platform built for gig and last-mile delivery operations. The platform manages the full independent contractor lifecycle – including onboarding, background checks, insurance verification, credential monitoring and training – through a single system that integrates with dispatch and fleet management tools.
We are building financial infrastructure for the future of flexible work: helping companies pay independent contractors accurately, on time and in compliance – simplifying complex financial operations that historically slow businesses down. As we continue to grow, we are strengthening our finance team with a detail-oriented accountant who enjoys building clean systems, improving processes and supporting a high-performing team. For more information, visit gigsafe.com.
Role Overview
We are looking for an Accountant to join our finance team and play a hands-on role in the financial operations that keep GigSafe running. This role will help ensure accurate financial records, timely closes and smooth invoicing and payment workflows.
This is a strong opportunity for someone who takes pride in accurate work, thrives in a dynamic environment and wants more than just a seat at the table – you'll have real ownership in a lean, high-performing team at a fintech company redefining how contractors get paid. As we scale, the integrity of our financial data and the efficiency of our processes matter more than ever – and this role sits at the center of that work.
Responsibilities
Manage accounting records in QuickBooks
Prepare daily journal entries
Support monthly close processes
Reconcile bank accounts and financial records
Manage invoicing and accounts receivable tracking
Assist with financial reporting
Help improve accounting workflows and internal processes
Qualifications
3-6 years of accounting experience
Strong QuickBooks proficiency
Experience supporting monthly close
Strong attention to detail and organization
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong communication skills
Preferred
Experience working in startup, fintech or SaaS environments
CPA or CPA-track
Location
Austin-based or willing to relocate
Benefits
Health, Dental & Vision: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
Unlimited PTO: Flexible time off plus paid company holidays
Competitive Compensation: Competitive base salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
401(k): Retirement savings plan
Equity: Stock options giving employees a meaningful stake in GigSafe's growth
Parental Leave: Paid leave for all new parents
Skills Required
- 3-6 years of accounting experience
- Strong QuickBooks proficiency
- Experience supporting monthly close
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication skills
What We Do
GigSafe gives companies the tools they need to onboard, pay, and stay on top of compliance for their independent contractor (IC) network—all in one place. We work with gig platforms, delivery services, home-service companies, staffing groups, dispatch operations, and any business that depends on a distributed 1099 workforce. Most teams today are stuck juggling a mess of systems: one tool for onboarding, another for compliance, another for payments, another for insurance—and endless spreadsheets in between. It’s slow, manual, and easy for things to fall through the cracks. Contractors feel it too: confusing requirements, repeated paperwork, and delays that keep them from getting to work. GigSafe brings everything together in one simple platform. We automate onboarding, collect and verify documents, keep an eye on ongoing compliance, and sync data wherever it needs to go. We also streamline payments and consolidate reporting so companies always know exactly where things stand with every contractor. Insurance is part of the picture, but it isn’t the whole story. Our platform helps companies track coverage, manage certificates, and meet requirements automatically—without chasing paperwork or relying on manual checks. For contractors, that means a cleaner, clearer experience that gets them up and running faster. Our goal is to make it easier for companies and contractors to work together. By removing busywork and operational friction, we help teams move faster, stay compliant, and operate with confidence—all while giving contractors a more modern and transparent experience. In short: GigSafe gives companies one place to manage onboarding, compliance, payments, insurance, and day-to-day operations for their entire IC network.
Why Work With Us
GigSafe is a small, fast-moving team building tools that make work easier for companies and the contractors they rely on. We live our values—do right by customers, find ground truth, give a shit, build through it—and we want people who care, take ownership, and want to make an immediate impact.
