Tax Specialist

Ferrellgas • Liberty, MO

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Tax Specialist performs assigned tax compliance duties related to state and local sales/use, property, fuel, excise, and miscellaneous indirect taxes. Tasks may include preparing and filing tax returns, license applications, and information reports; processing tax payments and journal entries; and handling inquiries related to company vehicles within strict guidelines. The role may also support state or local tax audits and coordinate tax exemption documents for exempt sales or purchases. The specialist may communicate with company personnel, customers, or vendors to obtain tax data and transaction information. The position is hybrid, with remote work and occasional in-office hours, and requires living within driving distance of the Liberty, Missouri office. Ferrellgas describes its work as serving communities across America and participating in charitable partnerships and local fundraisers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience in a business or accounting office environment.
• Ability to learn tax-specific software applications and analyze data for reasonableness and accuracy.
• Ability to understand tax filing processes, procedures, and terminology.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office knowledge, particularly Excel; experience with Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong PC skills.
• Problem-solving ability and strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a group environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Must live within driving distance of the Liberty, Missouri office for the hybrid role.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the United States; applicants must not now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Business tax compliance knowledge.
• Vertex tax system knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Complete state and local tax compliance tasks, including processing bills, preparing returns, maintaining files, handling correspondence, and using tax-specific software applications.
• Understand filing requirements for assigned tax returns and obtain the information needed to complete returns and timely file and pay tax liabilities.
• Tabulate mileage and fuel data for company vehicles.
• Verify and process exemption certificates.
• Provide support during jurisdictional tax audits.
• Assist in ensuring the company remains compliant with tax return filings and state payment requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• Company-provided short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and AD&D.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Medicare support.
• Referral program.
• Employee discount programs.
• Propane savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED