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PCG is seeking a Tax Analyst for its corporate operations based in Lenexa, Kansas.

This position offers a unique opportunity to build a career at the intersection of corporate tax, technology, and data analytics. In addition to developing expertise in multi-state tax compliance, the successful candidate will help modernize the Corporate Tax function by leveraging technology, automation, and data-driven insights to improve processes and support strategic decision-making. Approximately half of this role focuses on traditional tax compliance responsibilities, while the other half is dedicated to analytics, process improvement, and tax technology initiatives.

Our tax professionals work hard every day to help us achieve the department's vision of being a trusted business partner by providing reliable guidance, integrated tax solutions, innovative technology, and world-class customer service. As our business continues to grow, we are investing in modern tax technologies and analytics to create more efficient processes, enhance decision-making, and deliver greater value across the organization.

As a Tax Analyst I, you will have the opportunity to:

Tax Compliance

• Prepare and file multi-state sales and use tax, income tax, and property tax returns.
• Analyze transactions and research taxability to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Prepare supporting workpapers, reconciliations, and tax account analyses.
• Respond to tax notices and correspondence from taxing authorities.
• Assist with tax audits by gathering documentation, preparing analyses, and researching tax issues.
• Perform tax account reconciliations and resolve exceptions.
• Provide exceptional customer service and tax guidance to branch operations and corporate departments.
• Partner with Accounting, Treasury, Operations, Procurement, Payroll, and other internal departments to resolve tax-related questions.

Tax Technology & Analytics

• Analyze tax and financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and data visualizations that provide meaningful business insights and support informed decision-making.
• Utilize modern tax technology, business intelligence, and data analytics tools to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of tax processes.
• Support automation initiatives by reducing manual processes and implementing scalable solutions that enhance compliance and reporting.
• Assist with ERP and tax technology initiatives, including system implementations, upgrades, testing, and continuous improvement projects.
• Perform data validation, reconciliations, and exception reporting across multiple data sources to ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Treasury, IT, and Operations to improve data quality and strengthen tax reporting capabilities.
• Participate in special projects that support the continued modernization of the Corporate Tax function.

Professional Development

• Participate in technical tax, analytics, technology, and professional development training.
• Develop expertise in tax compliance, business intelligence, and tax technology while building a long-term career within the Corporate Tax department.
• Contribute ideas that support innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Basic Qualifications

• 2-4 years of progressive experience in multi-state corporate tax, including sales and use tax, income tax, and/or property tax compliance.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related business discipline is preferred. Equivalent combinations of relevant education and professional experience will be considered.
• Multi-state corporate tax experience is required.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, Power Query, and advanced data analysis techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated customer service mindset and ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction industry experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Alteryx, Microsoft Fabric, SQL, Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), and Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE products.
• Experience developing dashboards, reports, or data visualizations that support business decision-making.
• Experience supporting process improvement, automation, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity working with ERP systems and large financial datasets.
• Experience utilizing AI-enabled productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar) to improve research, analysis, reporting, or process efficiency.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning emerging technologies and applying them to improve business processes.