Accountant Jobs in Chicago, IL

Salary range is:

$51,755.35 - $70,000.00
This position is bonus and/or commission eligible.

CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (CCC) is a leading cloud platform for the multi-trillion-dollar insurance economy, creating intelligent experiences for insurers, repairers, automakers, part suppliers, and more. At CCC, we’re making life just work by empowering more than 35,000 businesses with industry-leading technology to get drivers back on the road and to health quickly and seamlessly. We’re pushing boundaries with innovative AI solutions that simplify and enhance the claims and repair journey. Through purposeful innovation and the strength of its connections, CCC technologies empower the people and industry relied upon to keep lives moving forward when it matters most.

The Role

The Staff Accountant is a key member of the corporate accounting team, supporting the monthly close, financial reporting, and compliance processes in a public company environment. This role partners cross-functionally with Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounts Payable, and Collections, and provides exposure to internal controls over financial reporting (SOX) and external audit processes.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-growth, technology-driven organization that is committed to professional development and career advancement within accounting and finance.

Key Responsibilities:

Month-End Close & Journal Entries

• Prepare and post journal entries in Workday Financial as part of the monthly close process, including accruals, reclasses, and recurring entries
• Support timely and accurate completion of the close cycle in accordance with established deadlines

Account Reconciliations

• Prepare and maintain balance sheet account reconciliations with audit-ready supporting documentation
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner, including identification and escalation of issues
• Perform cash reconciliations using bank and vendor data, and complete payroll-related reconciliations

Accruals, Analytics & Reporting

• Prepare key accrual analyses and supporting schedules
• Perform variance analysis and provide explanations to support management reporting and financial review processes
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and analysis for management

Audit & Financial Reporting Support

• Support quarterly reviews and annual audits by preparing PBC schedules and responding to auditor requests
• Assist in the preparation, tie-out, and validation of financial statements and supporting disclosures

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Support compliance with internal controls over financial reporting (SOX), including execution, documentation, and audit support
• Adhere to company accounting policies and contribute to maintaining a strong control environment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• 0–2 years of relevant accounting experience (public accounting or corporate accounting preferred)
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reconciliation skills
• Experience with Workday Financial or similar ERP systems preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, audit-ready work
• Proven ability to manage tasks through completion in a deadline-driven environment

Interview Policy & Privacy Notice:

A video interview is required for this position. Video interviews are transcribed. Transcriptions are retained and may be reviewed by CCC and our recruiters. Candidates are not permitted to use generative AI or automated assistance during the interviews unless explicitly allowed by the interview team for a specific exercise. Our Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available HERE.

About CCC's Commitment to Employees:

CCC Intelligent Solutions understands that our employees play an integral role in our vision to shape a world where life just works. Our team is defined by our values of Integrity, Customer-Focus, Innovation, Inclusion & Diversity, Tenacity, and Connection. Through diverse perspectives, purposeful innovation, and the strength of connections, our technologies empower the people and industry relied upon to keep lives moving forward when it matters most.

At CCC, together everyone can thrive as we innovate and collaborate, creating employee experiences that just work. We are committed to providing opportunities for our people to make real-life impacts, advance in their careers, and contribute to CCC’s success.

CCC offers competitive compensation and benefits to support you and your families, including:

• 401K Match
• Paid time off
• Annual Incentive Plan Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Programs
• Stock Purchase Plan options
• Employee Resource Groups

For more information about our benefits, please check out our careers site.

Here, you belong. You are seen, valued, and respected. We celebrate you for who you are and all you bring. Every voice is heard and is important to our success. You can hear what employees have to say about our culture here.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, please contact (800) 621-8070.