Tempus

Senior Accountant

Tempus$78K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in finance, consulting, or tech.
  • Experience with Big 4 firms is a plus.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting required.
  • Advanced MS Excel skills, including Logical Formulas, Lookups, and Pivot Tables.
  • Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to timely, accurate work.
  • Strong organizational abilities for managing multiple tasks.
  • Knowledge of GAAP and technical accounting concepts.
  • Experience with ERP systems like NetSuite or Intacct is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Review and analyze General Ledger transactions and accounts.
  • Prepare materials for audits related to finance and tax.
  • Assist with daily accounting operations including GL, inventory, and tax compliance.
  • Provide input to the Controller on automating accounting processes for efficiency.
  • Collaborate with various departments and build relationships with vendors and customers.
  • Help develop and manage junior accounting staff.
  • Conduct ad-hoc analyses as requested by finance leadership.

Benefits

  • Incentive compensation opportunities.
  • Restricted stock units.
  • Comprehensive medical and other benefits depending on position.
Full Job Description

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, start-up, 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.

About Tempus

Tempus is a technology company that has built an operating system to battle cancer. The company enables physicians to deliver personalized cancer care for patients through its interactive analytical and machine learning platform. Tempus provides genomic sequencing services and analyzes molecular and therapeutic data to empower physicians to make real-time, data-driven decisions. The company also offers research services to enable discovery of new therapeutic targets and clinical services that support clinical trial design and monitoring. Tempus was founded in 2015 by Eric Lefkofsky and has raised over $8 billion in funding to date.
Learn more about Tempus
Size
1,001 employees
Industry
Founded
2015

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