Accounts Payable Specialist

KEYENCE • Itasca, IL

15d • Onsite

About The Position

KEYENCE is hiring an entry-level Accounts Payable Specialist for its U.S. headquarters in Itasca, Illinois. The role is part of the Accounting team and supports timely, accurate reimbursement of employee expenses and payment of vendor invoices. The specialist processes expense reports and invoices, maintains accounts payable and accounting systems, and contributes to continuous improvement across financial operations. Applicants must reside in Illinois; relocation is not offered.

The position requires a bachelor's degree, with Accounting or Finance preferred, and 0–3 years of Accounts Payable experience. Total compensation (base salary plus target bonus) is listed as $64,782. The base salary is $49,410, with a performance-based annual bonus target of $15,372, paid quarterly. KEYENCE also describes a promote-from-within culture with opportunities for base and bonus increases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 0–3 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Knowledge of sales/use tax.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear, professional communication.
• Deadline-driven approach and commitment to accuracy.
• Willingness to learn and perform any department task, including filing and scanning.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Applicants must reside in Illinois.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with accounting software preferred.
• Accounting or Finance bachelor's degree preferred.

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 by check and 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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• Approximately four weeks of PTO in the first full year
• Performance-based annual bonus target of $15,372, paid quarterly
• Career growth through a promote-from-within culture with base and bonus increases

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level