Accounts Payable Clerk - Contract to Hire

Wabash Valley Power Alliance•Indianapolis, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a contract-to-hire position where the Accounts Payable Clerk will be the backbone of the vendor payment process, ensuring invoices are accurate, payments are timely, and internal and external stakeholders are supported. The role involves driving the payables process, delivering outstanding support, and being a key player in innovation, including participating in a recently launched system conversion and contributing to process improvements. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, dependable, and ready to contribute to a collaborative team.

Requirements

Progressive experience in accounts payable and/or general accounting, required
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
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 that was just launched
Learn current systems and contribute to smarter, more efficient processes
May be required to perform other duties as assigned