Accounting Summer Analyst

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.

Tempus is seeking a highly qualified undergraduate Accounting Summer Analyst to work with us for the summer of 2025. We are looking for people who can change the world.

Our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive overview of what it’s like to work at Tempus and the chance to have a true impact. We hope that at the end of your internship, you leave with a deeper understanding and appreciation for Tempus’ profound goals and mission;  to connect 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.

As a Summer Intern at Tempus, you will:

• Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
• Work on comprehensive, value-added project(s) that help enhance the fields of science and technology 
• Collaborate with teams/colleagues in a fast-paced environment 
• Gain professional development & build relationships with peers from across the country 

Anticipated Summer Project(s):

• Serve as an intern for the general ledger operations staff with support to other finance teams (e.g., financial reporting and technical accounting, revenue, and accounts payable teams).
• Support month-end close activities, such as journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and financial statement analysis.
• Conduct research and assist with various state and federal legal and tax compliance requirements.
• Participate in physical inventory counts and reconciliations and ensure accurate documentation of inventory records.
• Assist with performing research on accounting matters, as they may arise. 
• Assist managers and controllers with special projects and initiatives as needed.
• Participate in department meetings, training sessions, and other learning opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills in accounting. 

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a variety of settings and media.
• Strong computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Google Suite and Gmail, preferred.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with others in a fast-paced environment is critical. Be ready to fly the plane as you’re still building it!

Additional Details:

• You will spend 8 or 10 weeks working in our Chicago office. The internship will be a hybrid, onsite 3 days/week with the option to work remotely the remaining days.
• The program will start in early June and run through August.
• A competitive hourly wage will be provided for the summer employment and a relocation bonus to help offset some of the relocation costs and resources to help you find housing.

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