Senior Accountant

Janux Therapeutics is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support core accounting activities across the organization, including support of clinical and research programs. This role prepares monthly accruals, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations, while partnering cross‑functionally with teams such as Clinical Operations, Legal, and other internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. This position will report to the Accounting Manager and is responsible for performing a range of accounting activities in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP), Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), and organization-wide policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will be a team-player who is detail-orientated, self-motivated, and possesses strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations, with primary ownership over clinical trial related accruals, including investigator fees, CROs, consultants, and pass-through costs.
• Partner with Clinical Operations and contract owners to evaluate services rendered and ensure accurate month‑end and quarter‑end cutoff.
• Assess completeness of contracts considered within accounting on a quarterly basis via confirmations from contract owners.
• Assist with purchase order creation, tracking, and monitoring to ensure alignment with approved budgets and contractual terms
• Prepare detailed schedules and supporting documentation for quarterly and annual financial reviews and audits.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation, particularly related to clinical accruals, investigator tracking, and reporting.
• Complete special projects as required and assigned.
• Maintain the integrity of financial systems.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and company policies and procedures.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with 5 years of general accounting experience. Equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered.
• Biotech industry experience strongly preferred.
• Must be familiar with SOX compliance.
• Experience with NetSuite preferred.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform functions with high level of accuracy with minimum supervision.
• Thorough analytical skills.

$115,000 - $130,000 a year

In addition to a competitive base salary ranging from $115,000 to $130,000, 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, internal equity and work location.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

· Annual bonus program

· Incentive stock option plan

·401k plan with flat non-elective employer contribution

· Comprehensive medical insurance with 90-100% employer-paid premiums

· Dental and vision insurance

· HSA, FSA, and supplemental insurance plans (life, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity)

· Unlimited PTO

· Generous holiday schedule; includes summer and winter company shutdown

· 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.