Financial Accountant
This position is located at our Headquarter building in Itasca, IL.
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.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Accounting (Accounting principles, terminology, and budgeting principles)
- Three to five years general accounting work experience
- Experience using MS Office products (Excel, Word, and Outlook) with moderate or higher knowledge of Excel preferred ·
- Experience and working knowledge of SAP or similar Accounting system
- In depth knowledge of accounting / GAAP
- Financial management principles and theories ·
- Mathematical principles to accounting, bookkeeping, and budgeting as well as to identify, analyze, and solve problems ·
- Conduct investigations and research revenues, expenditures as well as in comparison to budgets ·
- Self-motivated, organized and ability to work as part of a team ·
- Strong verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively as well as tactfully ·
- Must be dependable, able to prioritize tasks, and be flexible with changes in job duties ·
- Willingness to take on new tasks and duties as assigned ·
- Effective process analyzer with an approach towards efficiency
- Can organize tasks and routines efficiently
- Meet all deadlines and understand the utmost importance of meeting due dates
Duties and Responsibilities
- Review Invoice entries in Invoice hub for account coding, cost centers and business areas
- Review other invoices from parent and affiliate and prepare Batch input entries
- Support Accounts Payable group when necessary to accommodate all invoices and expense reports
- Review financial statements for accuracy and legal compliance
- Prepare and file tax returns (Sales/Use Tax, property tax, estimated tax)
- Enter accounting transactions in Accounting system (GL Entries)
- Inspect account books for efficiency and accuracy
- Prepare subsidiary ledgers
- Organize and update financial records
- Perform monthly bank settlements
- Prepare documentation for external auditors
- Assist during audit (Quarterly, Preliminary and Fiscal Year)
- Assist in Tax Audits (Sales and Use Tax, Property Tax and Business taxes)
- Conduct compliance inquiries and research
- File and pay business licenses
- Analyze Managerial Reports and present to Sales Directors and Managers
- Recommend ways to reduce costs and enhance revenue (Goals)
- Respond to inquiries and requests through Department’s queue
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
Keyence Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment and ensures equal opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, nationality, age, sex or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait of any individual, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, pregnancy, family responsibility, affectional or sexual preference/orientation, veteran status, liability for service in the armed forces of the United States, refusal to submit to genetic test or make available the results of genetic test or any other reason protected by state or federal law. If, due to disability, you are unable to complete this online application, please fax your request for a reasonable accommodation or expression of interest to (201)474-9177.
E-VERIFY: If you are selected for this position, the documentation you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 on your hire date will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" system. Federal law requires Keyence Corporation of America to use the E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. Under this system, the new hire is required to resolve any identified discrepancies within eight (8) Federal government work days as a condition of continued employment.