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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.\nWhy You’ll Love Working Here\nAt Ferrellgas, we’re committed to supporting our team with benefits that promote health, financial security, and personal growth:\nComprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness insurance\nIncome Protection: Company-provided short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D\n Financial Wellness: 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA)\n Time Off & Family Support: Paid Time Off (PTO), parental leave, and tuition reimbursement\n Wellness & Assistance Programs: Wellness program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Medicare support\n Employee Perks: Referral program, employee discount programs, and propane savings\nResponsibilities\nCompletes state and local tax compliance tasks which includes processing bills, preparing returns, maintaining files, handling correspondence and utilizing tax specific software applications.\nAbility 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. \nResponsible for tabulating mileage and fuel data for company vehicles, verifying/processing exemption certificates and providing support during juristictional tax audits.\nAssists in ensuring the company remains compliant with tax return filings and state payment requirements. \nOther duties as assigned.\nQualifications\nMust live within driving distance from the Liberty, MO office as this is a hybrid role (remote with occasional in-office hours).\nHigh school diploma or GED.\n1+ years of experience in a business or accounting office environment.\nBusiness tax compliance knowledge is preferred.\nAbility to learn tax specific software applications and analyze data for reasonableness and accuracy.\nVertex tax system knowledge is a plus.\nAbility to understand tax filing processes, procedures and terminology.\nIntermediate Microsoft Office software knowledge, with emphasis using Excel.\nStrong PC skills, Microsoft Office application (Excel, Word and Outlook) experience.\nProblem solver with strong attention to detail.\nWorking in a group environment with strong interpersonal skills.\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team.\nPrevious customer service experience\nMust be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States\nApplicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.\nWhy Ferrellgas?\nAt 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.\nHear from our current employees and discover the people behind Ferrellgas: Employee Testimonials\nReady to take the next step in your career? 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