Indiana Electric Cooperatives
Accounts Payable Clerk – Contract to Hire
Indiana Electric Cooperatives, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Accounts Payable Clerk – Contract to Hire
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.
What You’ll Get
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.
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
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
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.
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, January 16, 2026
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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.
What You’ll Get
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.
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
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
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.
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, January 16, 2026
#J-18808-Ljbffr