Senior Accountant
23andMe•Palo Alto, CA
•$130,000 - $170,000
About The Position
The Senior Accountant will serve as a key contributor within the General Ledger Accounting team, owning accounting areas of moderate to high complexity with a high degree of independence. This role spans three primary areas of responsibility: OPEX GL accounting (60%), Grant Accounting (25%), and Inventory Support (15%). The Senior Accountant will drive process improvements, ensure compliance with US GAAP, support the monthly close process, and serve as a primary contact for auditors on assigned areas.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships and collaborate with cross-functional partners.
Nice To Haves
- CPA designation preferred; Big Four public accounting experience a plus.
- Experience with grant accounting, cost tracking, and budget-vs-actual reporting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Own multiple accounting areas — balance sheet and/or P&L accounts with moderate to high risk and complexity — ensuring compliance with US GAAP, with the ability to work with greater independence.
- Prepare and post journal entries accurately and on time within monthly close deadlines.
- Complete account reconciliations with thorough supporting documentation.
- Prepare balance sheet and P&L flux analysis for owned areas, providing conclusions to functional and cross-functional partners and external parties.
- Serve as the primary contact for auditor inquiries related to respective areas, including preparation of audit schedules.
- Identify and drive process improvements within areas of involvement, whether through system enhancements, automation, or general process redesign.
- Participate in projects in a supporting role, completing assigned tasks and contributing subject matter expertise as needed.
- Own and execute OPEX close activities, including OPEX trend reviews, accruals, reclassifications, and allocations.
- Manage AWS-related accounting, including prepaid amortization and accruals.
- Execute operating expense, labor, and shared expense allocations across functional activities.
- Serve as the backup point of contact for RSM on OPEX-related inquiries.
- Manage grant invoicing, ensuring timely and accurate billing to funders.
- Track grant costs and maintain supporting documentation for funded activities.
- Prepare and maintain budget-vs-actual reporting for grant-funded programs.
- Support inventory-related accounting workflows in coordination with the Inventory team, including accruals, reconciliations, and analysis, as needed.
Benefits
- The salary range reflected here is for a candidate based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
