Staff Accountant

Accounting RolePassionate 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 and Responsibilities:Supporting day-to-day accounting functionsResponsible for maintaining and reconciling bank statementsPerforming month-end close tasks and preparing financial statement analysisPreparing balance sheet account reconciliationsReviewing and analyzing general ledger transactions and accountsPreparing supporting documentation for financial statement audit and tax provisions/returnsAssisting manager with preparation of workpapers for tax filingsEnsuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintainedConducting ad-hoc analysis to support leadership requestsDriving continuous improvement in accounting processesQualifications:1+ years of experience in an internship or accounting role, preferably within finance, consulting, or technologyBachelor's Degree in Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Tax, Audit, or FinanceExperience 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-playerAn eye for the details and the ability to deliver accurate output in a timely mannerStrong organizational skills and comfort with managing multiple work streamsHigh level of self-motivation with the ability to manage priorities, troubleshoot issues as they arise, and work independentlyPoised and works well under pressure and in a fast-paced changing environmentKnowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Public accounting experience preferredA champion for data accuracy and quality for the Accounting teamChicago: $65,000 - $82,000The 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.