Tax Specialist

Ferrellgas • Kansas City, MO

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Tax Specialist performs assigned state and local tax compliance duties involving sales/use, property, fuel, excise, and other miscellaneous indirect taxes. Work may include preparing and filing tax returns, license applications, and information reports; processing tax payments and journal entries; handling inquiries concerning company vehicles; and coordinating tax exemption documents for exempt sales or purchases. The role may also support state or local tax audits and communicate with company personnel, customers, or vendors to obtain tax data and transaction information. The employee must learn and use tax-specific software applications, which are required for some positions.

This is a hybrid role requiring the employee to live within driving distance of the Liberty, Missouri office, with occasional in-office hours. Ferrellgas describes the position as operating under direct supervision and notes that it typically requires a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in a business or accounting office environment.

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 skills, 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.
• Must live within driving distance of the Liberty, Missouri office for occasional in-office hours.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the United States.
• Must not now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

• Business tax compliance knowledge.
• Vertex tax system knowledge.
• Previous customer service experience.

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 and file returns and pay tax liabilities on time.
• Tabulate mileage and fuel data for company vehicles.
• Verify and process tax exemption certificates.
• Provide support during jurisdictional tax audits.
• Help ensure the company complies with tax return filing 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