Staff Accountant
Tempus Open · verified Oct 22, 2026 At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Tempus. Chicago · full-time · $65,000–$82,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Reconcile bank records and balance sheet accounts, keeping the underlying figures aligned
- Handle month-end close work, then analyze financial statements and general ledger activity
- Assemble audit support and tax documentation, including workpapers for tax filings
- Maintain accounting controls and systems while finding ways to improve processes
- Run one-off analyses for leadership and support everyday accounting operations
What you bring
- At least one year in an accounting job or internship, preferably in finance, consulting or technology
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, tax, audit, finance or a related listed field
- Strong Excel skills, including formulas, lookups and pivot tables, plus familiarity with Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge of GAAP and careful, timely handling of financial details
Who this fits
This senior-level accounting role is based in Chicago and suits someone who can manage priorities independently while contributing as a cooperative teammate. The stated Chicago salary range is $65,000 to $82,000 per year.
From the employer
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.