Entry-Level Accounts Payable Specialist - Itasca, IL

Entry- Level Accounts Payable Specialist

 This position will be located in Itasca, IL

Job Description

KEYENCE is a global technology company adding value to customers in all aspects of manufacturing, research, and design. Our strict promote from within policy puts pressure on our organization to continue developing new managers so we can expand our business and provide lucrative careers for our employees. We hire talented individuals who push themselves and our organization to get to the next level. 

Accounts payable specialists ensure employees are reimbursed for business expenses and vendors are paid for services and products rendered. The primary duties for this role include processing expense reports and invoices, responding to inquiries, and maintaining accounting department systems.  

Responsibilities and Duties 

Process expense report for payment 

Ensuring that the travel policy is in alignment w/IRS tax regulations 

Process vendor invoices for payment 

Vendor setup, creation, and maintenance 

Payment processing such as check printing and ACH 

Perform reconciliation between expense reports and invoices for directly billed costs 

Scanning, batching, and filing accounting documents 

General Ledger entry 

Account Analysis (Sub ledgers) 

Requirements and Qualifications 

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred 

0~3 Years’ experience in Accounts Payable (AP) 

Some experience with accounting software is preferred 

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) 

Sales/Use tax knowledge 

Preferred Skills/Technical Skills  

Willing to learn and perform any department task including filing and scanning 

Has good communication skill 

Can organize tasks and routines efficiently 

Mindful of deadlines and understand the utmost importance of meeting due dates 

Always on the look for improvements and efficiencies  

Why work for KEYENCE? 

Competitive compensation & benefits  

“Learn by doing” development policy 

Recognized by Forbes World’s Top 100 as “Most Innovative” company 8 years in a row 

Promote from Within Culture 

At KEYENCE, we never settle.  We aim to change the status quo for society and for the world, one product at a time. We are a global leader in industrial automation with the ability to add value to customers in all aspects of manufacturing, research, and design.  Our strict promote from within policy puts pressure on our organization to continue developing new managers so we can expand our business and provide lucrative careers for our employees.  We hire talented individuals who push themselves and our organization to get to the next level. 

KEYENCE is an at-will, Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not sponsor applicants for work visa.  

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