Tax Specialist

Ferrellgas; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Employee discount programs

Propane savings

Job summary

Ferrellgas is seeking a Tax Specialist to support state and local tax compliance, including sales/use, property, fuel, and excise taxes. The hybrid role involves in-office Liberty, MO duties with some remote work and requires 1+ year in a business or accounting setting.

Responsibilities include processing bills, preparing returns, and assisting with audits while utilizing tax software. The right candidate will learn tax software and collaborate across teams to ensure accuracy and timely filings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1+ years of experience in a business or accounting office environment.
• Ability to learn tax software applications and analyze data for reasonableness and accuracy.
• Vertex tax system knowledge is a plus.
• Comfort working in a hybrid office environment with some in-office hours.

Responsibilities

• Completes state and local tax compliance tasks including processing bills, preparing returns, maintaining files, handling correspondence and utilizing tax software applications.
• Understand filing requirements for assigned returns and obtain information to complete the return in a timely manner.
• Tabulate mileage and fuel data for company vehicles, verify exemption certificates and provide support during jurisdictional tax audits.
• Assist in ensuring the company remains compliant with tax return filings and state payment requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Vertex tax system knowledge

Tax software applications

Interpersonal skills

Customer service experience

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Tax Specialist

Job Locations

US-MO-Liberty | US-KS-Kansas City | US-MO-Kansas City

Overview

Ferrellgas was recently recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for 2025 - and that trust starts with our people. Under direct supervision this position is responsible for assigned tax compliance duties related to state and local sales/use, property, fuel, excise, and miscellaneous indirect taxes. Assigned tasks may include preparation and filing of tax returns, license applications and information reports, processing tax payments and journal entries and handling inquiries related to company vehicles within strict guidelines. As needed, the incumbent may provide support during state or local tax audits and coordinate the receipt and/or distribution of tax exemption documents to support tax exempt sale or purchase transactions. The ability to learn and understand tax specific software applications is desired and is required for some positions. May be required to communicate with company personnel, customers or vendors to obtain tax data and transaction information. Typically requires a high school diploma and 1+ years of experience in business or accounting office environment.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Ferrellgas, we're committed to supporting our team with benefits that promote health, financial security, and personal growth:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Income Protection: Company-provided short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Time Off & Family Support: Paid Time Off (PTO), parental leave, and tuition reimbursement
• Wellness & Assistance Programs: Wellness program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Medicare support
• Employee Perks: Referral program, employee discount programs, and propane savings

Responsibilities

• Completes state and local tax compliance tasks which includes processing bills, preparing returns, maintaining files, handling correspondence and utilizing tax specific software applications.
• Ability to understand tax return filing requirements for assigned returns and obtain the information needed to complete the return in order to timely file and pay the tax liability.
• Responsible for tabulating mileage and fuel data for company vehicles, verifying/processing exemption certificates and providing support during juristictional tax audits.
• Assists in ensuring the company remains compliant with tax return filings and state payment requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must live within driving distance from the Liberty, MO office as this is a hybrid role (remote with occasional in-office hours).
• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of experience in a business or accounting office environment.
• Business tax compliance knowledge is preferred.
• Ability to learn tax specific software applications and analyze data for reasonableness and accuracy.
• Vertex tax system knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to understand tax filing processes, procedures and terminology.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office software knowledge, with emphasis using Excel.
• Strong PC skills, Microsoft Office application (Excel, Word and Outlook) experience.
• Problem solver with strong attention to detail.
• Working in a group environment with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous customer service experience
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
• Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Why Ferrellgas?

At Ferrellgas we're honored to be part of tight-knit communities across America and thousands of customers' lives. From our nationwide charitable partnerships with Operation Warm and Operation BBQ Relief to fundraisers for local schools, fire departments, veteran organizations and more, we are always looking for ways to give back to the communities we live in and serve.

Hear from our current employees and discover the people behind Ferrellgas: Employee Testimonials