What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable position at KEYENCE CORPORATION?
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)
- Continuous improvement mindset
What We Offer
- Base Salary: $49,410
- 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 the World’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.
Salary : $61,000 - $64,000