# Senior Accountant at 23andMe

- Company: 23andMe
- What the company does: 23andMe offers DNA testing with the most comprehensive ancestry breakdown, personalized health insights and more. Backed by NEA, GV and Sapphire.
- Company website: https://www.23andme.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Palo Alto (HQ)
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $130K to $170K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-25
- Apply by: 2026-10-09
- Apply: https://23andme.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/23/job/Palo-Alto-HQ/Senior-Accountant_2026049
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/23andme-senior-accountant/

## About the role

The Senior Accountant will own accounting activities across the following areas, with specific tasks and scope evolving as the role and business needs develop.

## What they're looking for

- Minimum of 5 to 7 years of related accounting experience with a Bachelor's degree, or a minimum of 3 years with a Master's degree, or equivalent work experience
- CPA designation preferred, Big Four public accounting experience a plus
- Experience with general ledger accounting software (NetSuite preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills, experience with complex reconciliations, allocations, and financial analysis
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal controls
- Experience with grant accounting, cost tracking, and budget-vs-actual reporting preferred