Accounts Payable Clerk

Wabash Valley Power Alliance; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash Valley Power Alliance in Indianapolis is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable professional to oversee vendor invoices, ensure timely payments, and support internal and external stakeholders.

This contract-to-hire role emphasizes precision, process improvement, and learning a recently launched system to drive smarter workflows.

You will manage vendor onboarding and records, including W-9s, tax payments, and Form 1099 year-end tasks, with strong communication and teamwork essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business or similar field is preferred.
• Progressive experience in accounts payable and/or general accounting is required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, route, and enter vendor invoices for approval and payment.
• Manage weekly payment runs with precision.
• Collaborate with banking partner to streamline payments via online platform.
• Provide friendly, responsive service to 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 system conversion and learn current systems to improve workflows.

Skills

Precision & Accuracy

Organizational Savvy

Tech-Friendly Mindset

Customer Focus

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business or similar field

Job description

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 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
• 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 that was just launched.
• Learn current systems and contribute to smarter, more efficient processes

May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What You Bring

Precision & Accuracy

• Sharp eye for numbers and data
• High attention to detail with a commitment to getting things right the first time

Organizational Savvy

• Ability to follow complex procedures and maintain well-documented processes
• Skilled at identifying areas for improvement and suggesting smarter workflows

Tech-Friendly Mindset

• Comfortable learning new systems and software quickly
• Confident using technology to streamline and enhance daily tasks

Customer Focus

• Strong communication skills—written and verbal
• Dedicated to creating positive experiences for vendors and colleagues alike

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business or similar field, preferred.
• Progressive experience in accounts payable and/or general accounting, required.