Tempus
Staff Accountant
$65K–$82K
Chicago · Staff · Full-time · Posted Sep 8, 2026
- Experience
- 1+ years in an internship or accounting role; preferably within finance, consulting, or technology.
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Tax, Audit, or Finance.
About the job
Supports day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, reconciliations, financial analysis, and audit and tax documentation.
What you'll do
- Maintain and reconcile bank statements, prepare balance sheet account reconciliations, and review general ledger accounts.
- Perform month-end close tasks and prepare financial statement analysis and audit documentation.
- Support tax workpapers, internal controls, ad-hoc leadership analysis, and accounting process improvements.
What they ask for
- At least 1 year 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 and advanced MS Excel skills.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Nice to have
- Public accounting experience.
- Experience with Visual Basic and/or SQL.
Pay
$65,000 - $82,000 USD base salary
Tools
Microsoft Office Suite, MS Excel, Visual Basic, SQL
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