Senior Accountant

Tempus AI; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

Restricted stock units

Medical benefits

Job summary

Tempus AI is seeking a hardworking and ambitious Senior Accountant to support its growing operations in Chicago. This role involves critical tasks including participating in the month-end close process and supporting day-to-day accounting functions.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting and have at least 5+ years of experience in an accounting role. Salary range is between $78,000 - $120,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in accounting role, preferably in finance, consulting, or tech.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; Advanced MS Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement close process.
• Review and analyze GL transactions and accounts.
• Prepare materials for financial and tax audits.

Skills

Accounting experience

Advanced MS Excel skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of GAAP

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Intacct

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry? Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real‑world evidence to deliver real‑time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time. Tempus is looking for a hardworking, ambitious senior accountant to support its growing operations in Chicago. This position will play a key role in the day‑to‑day accounting functions and month‑end close process.

Job Duties

• Support and participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement close process including preparation of monthly journal entries, accruals and reserves, reconciliation and reviews of balance sheet accounts and performing inquiries / reviews.
• Reviewing and analyzing GL transactions and accounts
• Preparing materials for financial and tax audits
• Supporting day‑to‑day accounting functions (GL / Inventory & Tax Compliance)
• Support the Controller in identifying improvements to automate existing processes for increased efficiencies
• Working cross functionally with other departments and building strong relationships with external vendors and customers
• Assist in development and management of staff accountants
• Conducting ad‑hoc analysis to support finance leadership requests

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in accounting role, preferably within finance, consulting, or tech
• Big 4 experience a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; Advanced MS Excel skills (Logical Formulas, Lookups, Pivot Tables)
• An eye for the details, and the ability to deliver accurate output in a timely manner
• Strong organizational skills and comfort with managing multiple work streams
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and technical accounting areas
• A champion for data accuracy and quality for the Accounting team
• Thrives in a demanding, startup, fast paced environment
• NetSuite / Intacct or large ERP system experience a plus

Chi: $78,000 - $120,000

The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from Illinois and may vary for other locations (California, Colorado, New York). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.