Staff Accountant

Tempus AI; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

Restricted stock units (RSUs)

Medical benefits

Job summary

Tempus AI, located in Chicago, seeks an accounting-focused candidate to support day-to-day functions and month-end close. The role emphasizes accuracy, internal controls, and collaboration with leadership for strategic finance work.

The ideal candidate will have 1+ year of accounting experience, a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, advanced Excel skills, and strong knowledge of GAAP. Join a fast-paced team with growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in an internship or accounting role.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Tax, Audit, or Finance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Advanced Excel with lookups and Pivot Tables.
• Strong customer service skills; cooperative; team-player.
• Eye for detail and ability to deliver accurate output on time.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple work streams.
• Self-motivation to manage priorities and work independently.
• Knowledge of GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Supporting day-to-day accounting functions
• Maintaining and reconciling bank statements
• Performing month-end close tasks and preparing financial statement analysis
• Preparing balance sheet account reconciliations
• Reviewing and analyzing general ledger transactions and accounts
• Preparing supporting documentation for financial statement audit and tax provisions/returns
• Assisting manager with preparation of workpapers for tax filings
• Ensuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained
• Conducting ad-hoc analysis to support leadership requests
• Driving continuous improvement in accounting processes

Skills

Accounting experience

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

MS Office

SQL (plus)

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.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Supporting day-to-day accounting functions
• Responsible for maintaining and reconciling bank statements
• Performing month-end close tasks and preparing financial statement analysis
• Preparing balance sheet account reconciliations
• Reviewing and analyzing general ledger transactions and accounts
• Preparing supporting documentation for financial statement audit and tax provisions /returns
• Assisting manager with preparation of workpapers for tax filings
• Ensuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained
• Conducting ad-hoc analysis to support leadership requests
• Driving continuous improvement in accounting processes

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in an internship or accounting role, preferably within finance, consulting, or technology
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Tax, Audit, or Finance
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; Advanced MS Excel skills (Logical Formulas, Lookups, Pivot Tables; experience with Visual Basic and/or SQL a plus but not required)
• Exceptional customer service skills; cooperative; strong team-player
• 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
• High level of self-motivation with the ability to manage priorities, troubleshoot issues as they arise, and work independently
• Poised and works well under pressure and in a fast-paced changing environment
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Public Accounting Experience Preferred

• A champion for data accuracy and quality for the Accounting team

Chicago: $65,000 - $82,000

The expected salary range may vary for other locations. 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.