Accounts Payable Specialist

The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of invoices, expense reports, and payments, ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements. This role will be reporting into the Director of Accounting and will play a key part in supporting our accounting operations, with a focus on confidentiality, integrity, and operational excellence in a fast-paced biotech environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process invoices, employee expense reports, and credit card transactions.
• Support 2-way and 3-way matching for Prendio procurement system invoice review.
• Prepare and process bi-weekly disbursements including initiating ACH and Wire payments.
• Maintain and reconcile accounts payable records in NetSuite and Prendio, ensuring timely and accurate data entry.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to resolve discrepancies and answer inquiries including payment updates.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entry accruals, reconciliations, and the year end 1099 process.
• Assist with audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests.
• Ensure proper documentation and approval of all transactions in accordance with internal controls in a SOX environment.
• Monitor and maintain vendor records, including updating and validating vendor banking information.
• Identify and suggest process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Handle confidential financial information with discretion and integrity.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of accounts payable experience, ideally in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience working in a public company environment and familiarity with SOX compliance preferred.
• Proficiency with NetSuite is highly desirable.
• Experience with Prendio and Concur preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

$75,000 - $87,000 a year

In addition to a competitive base salary ranging from $75,000 to $87,000, we offer stock options, restricted stock units, a stock purchase plan (ESPP) and a target bonus. Janux also provides a comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families, which includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental disability insurance.

Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and internal equity.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

·401K

· Medical insurance

· Dental insurance

· Vision insurance

· Supplemental disability insurance plans

· Flexible schedule

· Life insurance

· Flexible vacation

· Sick time

· Incentive stock option plan

· Relocation assistance

Schedule:

· Monday to Friday

Work authorization:

· United States (Required)

Additional Compensation:

· Annual targeted bonus %

Work Location:

· On site (San Diego, CA)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Janux Therapeutics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment and discrimination based upon a protected category, as well as an environment free from retaliation for protected activity.

Notice to Recruiters and Third-Party Agencies

The Talent Acquisition team manages the recruitment and employment process for Janux. To protect the interests of all parties involved, Janux will only accept resumes from a recruiter once a fully-executed search agreement is in place. Agencies are hereby specifically directed not to contact Janux employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Janux will consider any candidate for whom an Agency and/or Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred, free of any charges or fees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.