What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Clerk - Contract to Hire position at Wabash Valley Power Alliance?
Company Description
About Us
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Wabash Valley Power is a not-for-profit electric cooperative and wholesale provider of reliable, affordable electricity to our 21 electric distribution member cooperatives. These cooperatives in turn serve more than 280,000 homes, businesses, and farms in Indiana and Illinois.
As a not-for-profit co-op, we do things a bit differently—and that’s the point. Because we aren’t influenced by shareholders, we make our decisions with our members in mind. That means we value things like teamwork, and putting families first. It also means a business model that’s designed for stability and growth. It’s a Deliberately Different approach to the energy industry, and that’s great news for the people who count on us.
Job Description
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 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 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.
Additional Information
- 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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Accepting applications for this role through Friday, November 13.