Payroll Specialist II

Overview

At Ferrellgas our corporate roles are fully remote, enabling talented professionals to support our field operations from wherever they are. These positions play a critical role in driving business growth, providing strategic and operational support that empowers our teams in the field to deliver exceptional results. In this role you will process accurate, on-time payroll for a multi-state workforce and support the company’s payroll tax compliance. Calculate, reconcile, and remit federal, state, and local payroll and occupational taxes, including work-site and residence allocations for field employees. Prepare tax filings, reconcile liabilities to the general ledger, and support year-end W-2 processing. Also process wage garnishments, resolve agency notices, and serve as a payroll resource for managers, employees, and taxing agencies, working closely with the Payroll Manager and Accounting.

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

• Review time reports, calculate pay and withholdings, and resolve discrepancies with management.
• Verify direct deposits and track vacation, sick and holiday leave.
• Reconcile payroll calculations and maintain journal entries.
• Answer payroll questions from managers and employees.
• Assists Payroll Manager with testing software upgrades.
• Collaborate with Payroll Manager and accounting teams to ensure accurate tax reporting and reconciliation.
• Research new tax laws, changes in rates, and multi-state payroll tax implications.
• Calculate, reconcile and remits federal, state and local payroll taxes, and file returns including Forms 941, 940, state withholding and SUI.
• Reconcile tax liabilities to the general ledger and support year-end W-2, W-3 and W-2c processing.
• Administer occupational taxes (license, earned income, local services and head taxes), including allocations for field employees by work site and residence.
• Register new state and local tax accounts and keep rates and setups current.
• Resolve agency notices and penalties and advise the Payroll Manager on legislative changes.
• Processe wage withholding orders, including child support, tax levies, creditor and student loan garnishments, and bankruptcy orders.
• Respond to employee and agency inquiries confidentially.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• 3+ years of payroll experience, including in payroll tax and garnishments.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel (XLOOKUP, pivot tables, reconciliations).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Access.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on team building and developing a positive rapport with company employees at all levels.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills in a customer-focused environment.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills with the ability to effectively multi-task under pressure and time constraints.
• Demonstrated analytical skills with great attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• PeopleSoft on-premises payroll experience.
• Experience with ADP payroll, including ADP SmartCompliance for employment tax and wage garnishment processing
• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the United States.
• Applicants must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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               

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and be part of our growing team!