Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant reports to the Director of Accounting and performs a variety of accounting responsibilities while ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP), Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), and organization-wide policies and procedures. The Senior Accountant will be a positive contributor to the accounting team by performing many of the essential accounting duties such as maintaining monthly accruals relating to contracts and consulting services, preparation of journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations, review of fixed assets and supporting quarterly and annual review and audit processes. The ideal candidate will be a team-player who is detail-orientated, self-motivated, and possess strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares monthly journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations timely and accurately, primarily relating to contract and consultant accruals. Includes obtaining confirmations from outside vendors and meeting with internal contract leads to assess status of services completed. Analyzes variances and ensures proper month-end cutoff. Assesses completeness of contracts considered within accounting on a quarterly basis via confirmations from contract owners. Assists with procure to pay process: Creates, validates and maintains vendors within the accounting systems and assists with purchase order creation. Reviews and maintains fixed asset ledger: CIP, capitalization, depreciation, fixed asset rollforward, IRS property tax prep, asset tagging, annual physical count, etc. Prepares monthly lease accounting entries and related reconciliations. Manages and oversee monthly reconciliation company credit cards. Prepares schedules and deliverables for tax advisors for preparation of annual provision and tax return. Prepares detailed schedules and support as requested by outside auditors in conjunction with quarterly and annual financial reviews and audits. Identifies process improvements and automation of activities. Completes special projects as required and assigned. Maintains the integrity of financial systems. Ensures accuracy and compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and company policies and procedures. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must reside in San Diego area or be willing to relocate upon hire. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related area or equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered. 5 years of general accounting experience; biotech industry experience 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. $110,000 - $130,000 a year

Compensation:

In addition to a competitive base salary ranging from $110,000 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. Relocation assistance may also be available.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 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 10% Work Location: Onsite – San Diego 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.

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