Accounts Payable Specialist

KEYENCE Corporation; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target $15,372 annually

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K match

PTO ~4 weeks

Job summary

KEYENCE Corporation in Itasca, IL is seeking an Entry-Level Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Accounting team at our U.S. headquarters.

You will ensure timely reimbursement of employee expenses and timely payment of vendor invoices, while maintaining vendor records and accounting systems. The role offers exposure to US GAAP, tax knowledge, and a path for growth within a global leader in factory automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 0–3 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Familiarity with accounting software preferred.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Sales/Use tax knowledge.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear, professional communication.
• Deadline-driven with a commitment to accuracy.
• Willingness to learn and perform any department task (including filing and scanning)

Responsibilities

• Process employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
• Ensure travel policy compliance with IRS tax regulations.
• Set up, create, and maintain vendor records.
• Execute payments (checks, ACH).
• Reconcile expense reports and directly billed invoices.
• Scan, file, and batch accounting documents.
• Process general ledger entries and perform subledger account analysis.
• Support additional projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Communicate with employees and vendors.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

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Join KEYENCE as an Entry-Level Accounts Payable Specialist

Location:Keyence U.S. Headquarters – Itasca, IL
Total Compensation (Base + Bonus):$64,782

Applicants must reside in Illinois. Relocation is not offered for this position.

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you’ll be part of the Accounting team at our global headquarters, ensuring timely and accurate reimbursement of employee expenses and vendor payments. You’ll process expense reports and invoices, maintain AP and accounting systems, and support continuous improvement across our financial operations.

• Process employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment
• Ensure travel policy compliance with IRS tax regulations
• Set up, create, and maintain vendor records
• Execute payments (checks, ACH)
• Reconcile expense reports and directly billed invoices
• Scan, file, and batch accounting documents
• Process general ledger entries and perform subledger account analysis
• Support additional projects and initiatives as assigned
• Communicate with employees and vendors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting or Finance preferred
• 0–3 years of Accounts Payable experience
• Familiarity with accounting software preferred
• Working knowledge of US GAAP
• Sales/Use tax knowledge
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Clear, professional communication
• Deadline-driven with a commitment to accuracy
• Willingness to learn and perform any department task (including filing and scanning)

What We Offer

• Bonus Target:$15,372 annually (performance-based), paid quarterly
• Benefits:Medical, dental, vision, 401K match, ~4 weeks PTO in first full year
• Career Growth:Promote-from-within culture with base and bonus increases

Why KEYENCE?

Recognized by Forbes as one of theWorld’s Most Innovative Companies.

A global leader in factory automation and quality assurance solutions

Operating profit of over 40% for 25 consecutive years

A culture that invests in your success from day one

KEYENCE is an at-will, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Less than 10% Travel

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