About HCC/CCI
Henry Crown & Company/CC Industries is a Chicago-based, privately-held company that manages business, philanthropic, and family interests on behalf of a multi-generational family. The business ventures fall into broadly-defined categories: wholly-owned operating companies, public and private equity investments, and real estate. The enterprise also supports individual and collective giving through Crown Family Philanthropies and provides traditional family office services across generations. The enterprise employs approximately 350 professionals in the areas of investment management, corporate development, financial operations, tax, research and innovation, human resources, information technologies, and legal.
Why work for us?
We are a private enterprise with more than a 100-year legacy and track record of financial success, supporting our communities, and taking care of our employees. We plan strategically with a long-term time horizon and an integrated approach to access superior opportunities and optimize financial results. Integrity, collaboration, and dedication are cornerstones of our workplace culture that create rewarding professional experiences.
Position Description
The Accounting Clerk supports tax compliance and financial accounting activities by performing clerical and routine accounting tasks for a team of 35+ accountants. Key responsibilities include assembling and e-filing tax returns, scanning and processing financial documents, and managing electronic records. The role requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, with tax filing experience preferred. This position operates in an office environment with occasional high-volume workloads, particularly during peak filing seasons.
Responsibilities
- Assemble, e-file, and mail federal and state tax returns
- Prepare mailing labels for state/federal tax filings
- Assume responsibility for ensuring executed documents are properly saved within document management system
- Scan and process tax refund checks
- Scan and log tax notices
- Prepare routine tax notice responses and prepare requests for related payments
- Scan and save other tax and accounting information received within document management system and notify appropriate team members
- Assist in creating consolidated PDF workpaper documents to streamline tax compliance process
- Prepare UPS and certified mailings
- Send paper documents for signature via UPS
- Route electronic documents for signature via DocuSign
- Open and sort mail
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent; Associates Degree preferred
- 2+ years of applicable experience strongly preferred
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Familiarity and comfort with electronic files and document management systems
- Effective Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Ability to handle significant volume and manage stress during peak of filing season
- Tax filing experience preferred but not required
The Starting Salary Range: $54k - $62k. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. To see an overview of all our benefits please go to our career portal here.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals experiencing disability and BIPOC are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At CC Industries we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
