Accounts Payable Clerk - Contract to Hire

Wabash Valley Power Alliance • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Purpose Be the backbone of our vendor payment process—ensuring invoices are accurate, payments are timely, and internal and external stakeholders are supported every step of the way. This is a 90-day contract-to-hire position, giving both you and our team the opportunity to ensure it's a great mutual fit. If you're detail-oriented, dependable, and ready to contribute to a collaborative team, we’d love to meet you! What You’ll Do Drive the Payables Process Receive, route, and enter vendor invoices for approval and payment Manage weekly payment runs with precision Collaborate with our banking partner to streamline payments via an online platform Deliver Outstanding Support Provide friendly, responsive service to both internal teams and external vendors Onboard and maintain vendor records, including TIN matching and W-9 management Ensure timely and accurate monthly sales tax payments Prepare and distribute annual Form 1099 and 1042-S Be a Key Player in Innovation Actively participate in a major system conversion project launching soon Learn current systems and contribute to smarter, more efficient processes May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Sharp eye for numbers and data
• High attention to detail with a commitment to getting things right the first time
• Ability to follow complex procedures and maintain well-documented processes
• Skilled at identifying areas for improvement and suggesting smarter workflows
• Comfortable learning new systems and software quickly
• Confident using technology to streamline and enhance daily tasks
• Strong communication skills—written and verbal
• Dedicated to creating positive experiences for vendors and colleagues alike
• Progressive experience in accounts payable and/or general accounting, required.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly verbally and through email.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business or similar field, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, route, and enter vendor invoices for approval and payment
• Manage weekly payment runs with precision
• Collaborate with our banking partner to streamline payments via an online platform
• Provide friendly, responsive service to both internal teams and external vendors
• Onboard and maintain vendor records, including TIN matching and W-9 management
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly sales tax payments
• Prepare and distribute annual Form 1099 and 1042-S
• Actively participate in a major system conversion project launching soon
• Learn current systems and contribute to smarter, more efficient processes
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer continuing education, flex time, health benefits, a 401(k) match and pension plan, and much more.
• No Sweat - We offer a wellness program that includes a payroll credit for medical insurance, an on-site fitness center for your convenience and extra vacation days for participating. We’ll even throw in a fitness device reimbursement to keep you on track!
• Flex Time - Our flexible schedule means you can work in your appointments or family events and maintain a comfortable work-life balance.
• Stay in School - We value employees who have a desire to learn, so we provide funds for continuing education. We also offer in-house training and ongoing development through our internal GROW program.
• Keep it Casual - When you work for us, you work in comfort. Blue jeans are the norm in our office, and we make them look good!
• Work Hard, Play Hard - We reward our employees with generous vacation time, to the tune of up to five weeks off a year. Even our new employees receive credit for prior work experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees