Entry-Level Tax Specialist
Join KEYENCE as an Entry-Level Tax Specialist Location : Keyence U.S. Headquarters Itasca, IL
Total Compensation (Base + Bonus) : $62,522
As a Tax Specialist, you'll be part of the Tax & Compliance Group in the Accounting Department, supporting KEYENCE's continued growth and innovation. You'll handle a variety of tax filings, support audits, and help ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Responsibilities :
- Prepare and file sales / use tax, property tax, and estimated tax returns
- Review sales / use tax exemption and resale certificates
- Process property tax return filings and maintain company property records
- Collect and organize unclaimed property data; submit due diligence letters and returns
- Process and pay tax invoices for property, business, and corporate taxes
- Assist with quarterly, preliminary, and fiscal year audits
- Support tax audits (Sales / Use, Property, Business taxes)
- Assist with VAT requirements and filings
- Review and update transfer price documents annually
- Enter accounting transactions (GL entries) in the accounting system
- Audit internal invoices and expense reports for GAAP and IRS compliance
- Maintain vendor profiles and W-9 / W-8 documents for 1099 reporting
- Respond to inquiries and requests through the department queue
Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred)03 years' experience in accounting or taxExperience with accounting software (preferred)Knowledge of GAAP and sales / use taxPreferred Skills :
Willingness to learn and perform any department taskStrong communication and organizational skillsDeadline-driven and detail-orientedProactive in seeking improvements and efficienciesWhat We Offer :
Base Salary : $49,910Bonus Target : $12,612 annually (performance-based), paid quarterlyBenefits : Medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary benefitsCareer Growth : Promote-from-within culture with development opportunitiesWhy KEYENCE?
Recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies (Top 100, 8 years running)A global leader in industrial automation and quality assurance solutions"Learn by doing" development policyA culture that invests in your success from day oneKEYENCE is an at-will, Equal Opportunity Employer.