Senior Accountant

Janux Therapeutics • San Diego, CA

3h • $115,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be familiar with SOX compliance.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Biotech industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite preferred.

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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level