Ferrellgas

Payroll Specialist I

Ferrellgas  •  United States (Remote)  •  9 days ago
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Job Description

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 payroll in a multi-state environment. The incumbent will be responsible for collecting and analyzing time reports, preparing related reports, and calculating the pay due to employees.

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

  • Gathers employee time reports, analyzes for accuracy and reports any discrepancies to management.
  • Calculates employee payroll amounts and determines proper withholdings, including taxes, benefits, union dues and garnishments, when applicable.
  • Distributes paychecks and/or reviews direct deposit instructions to ensure receipt of pay by employee.
  • Analyzes and monitors employee leave of absence, including vacation, sick and holiday pay.
  • Analyzes any garnishment and/or union dues withheld and transmits payments to applicable payee.
  • Consults with managers and employees regarding the calculation of payroll amounts.
  • Conducts an analytical review of payroll calculations and maintains journal entries.
  • Prepares and analyzes reports for management and legislative branches, such as Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • Assists Field Managers and Employees with various payroll questions.
  • Assists Payroll Manager with testing of software upgrades.
  • Responsible for weekly new hire reporting to the states.
  • Processes vacation accruals weekly and reviews various reports for accuracy.
  • Solves problems effectively as they arise.
  • Demonstrates high level of understanding of various software systems
  • Displays a high level of customer service with various levels of management.
  • Develops and modifies complex query reports.
  • Assists Payroll Manager with various projects such as federal, state and local reporting, internal and external audits.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or high school equivalency.
  • 1+ years of experience in multi-state payroll functions and general accounting.
  • PeopleSoft Payroll experience preferred.
  • 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.
  • 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!

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About Ferrellgas

For more than 85 years, Ferrellgas has made propane easy for millions of customers nationwide. A publicly traded Fortune 1000 company, Ferrellgas is owned in part by our employees, who work hard every day to service customers as if Ferrellgas was their own company — because it is.

Ferrellgas is proudly recognized as one of 2025’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek. With easy service and reliable propane supply from passionate, professional employee-owners, Ferrellgas Fuels Life Simply. Our propane service offerings include:

Residential: Ferrellgas delivers propane across the United States to fuel our customers’ propane-powered appliances like dryers, ranges, cooktops, water heaters, and furnaces.

Business: Ferrellgas serves thousands of small and large business customers across the United States to keep their employees warm, trucks and forklifts running, and customers happy.

Agricultural: Ferrellgas understands the unique requirements of the agricultural businesses and works directly with farmers to supply reliable service and propane systems for agribusinesses of all sizes.

Automotive: Ferrellgas supplies propane autogas across the United States to power fleet vehicles, school buses, and lawn mowers with a clean and reliable alternative fuel.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Overland Park, Kansas
Year Founded
1939
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