Staff Accountant

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Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
65K-82K Annually
Junior
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Analytics • Biotech • Generative AI
Tempus is a technology company leading the adoption of AI to advance precision medicine and patient care.
The Role
Supports daily accounting operations, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, month-end close, financial statement analysis, general ledger review, audit and tax documentation, internal controls, and process improvements. The role also performs ad hoc analysis and assists with tax filing workpapers while ensuring accounting data accuracy and GAAP compliance.
Summary Generated by Built In

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. 

Skills Required

  • 1+ years of experience in an internship or accounting role
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Tax, Audit, or Finance
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including logical formulas, lookups, and pivot tables
  • Exceptional customer service, cooperation, and teamwork skills
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver accurate, timely work
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams
  • Self-motivation, prioritization, troubleshooting, and independent work abilities
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, changing environment
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Public accounting experience
  • Experience with Visual Basic and/or SQL

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Tempus AI Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus mental‑health resources and HSA/FSA options, with core items employer‑verified in mid‑2026.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off and parental leave are consistently part of the package, with parental leave commonly cited around three months and related pages noted as recently employer‑verified.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Everyday perks such as commuter benefits, on‑site meals and coffee programs, gym discounts, charitable matching, ERGs, pet insurance, and team events are widely highlighted, with some amenities available in select offices.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
3,775 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

We bring together one of the world’s largest libraries of multimodal clinical and molecular data with a robust suite of AI tools to help physicians personalize care in real time, connect patients with therapies and clinical trials, and enable partners to accelerate discovery and development of new treatments. With ~8 million de-identified research records and 350+ petabytes of data, Tempus partners with more than half of U.S. oncologists and the majority of the top 20 global pharma companies. Our teams are pioneering work across oncology, neurology, psychiatry, cardiology, and beyond—transforming how care is delivered and therapies are developed. At Tempus, every role contributes to our mission: to help each patient benefit from the experiences of those who came before. For more information, visit tempus.com.

Why Work With Us

We’re looking for people who can change the world. People who question the status quo and refuse to shy away from tough problems. For builders who are never done building, and the learners who are never done learning. Passionate individuals with undying curiosity who want to take on one of the greatest challenges humanity has ever faced—head on.

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