Sr. Accountant - The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
About the Job
**At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters.** The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.
**Greenbrier's heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization.** We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.
**Greenbrier's success begins with people.** We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our IDEAL commitment is rooted in these values, which promotes Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Leadership, creating a culture where employees are fulfilled and feel good about coming to work every day. A diverse, qualified, and engaged talent base is the key to our success.
**Summary**
The Senior Accountant reports to the Greenbrier Leasing Company's Accounting Manager and is a member of the finance team. This role is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards. Additionally, this role involves maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts and overseeing the month-end and year-end closing processes to guarantee accurate financial reporting. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.
Furthermore, this role will support our third-party customers by ensuring accurate invoicing, addressing any financial inquiries, and maintaining positive relationships to enhance customer satisfaction.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, project management capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across the business. The ideal candidate also will show the ability to be able to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
**Duties and Responsibilities**
_To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices._
Responsibilities and duties of this role include, but are not limited to:
+ Prepare journal entries and journal entries posting for multiple legal entities in accordance with US GAAP
+ Perform monthly account reconciliations, variance, and trend analysis
+ Handle complex lease modifications, such as early terminations, extensions, and variable lease payments, while ensuring accurate financial reporting
+ Research and provide guidance on complex lease-related transactions, such as sale-leaseback arrangements, leasing pools, or subleasing
+ Oversee accounting processes for various legal entities in compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., ASC 842, ASC 606, etc.)
+ Gain understanding of contracts and agreements in order to apply proper accounting, manage lease documentation, including the tracking of lease obligation and payments
+ Review billing instructions for accuracy and completeness, prepare monthly customer invoicing and collection reports for the Company
+ Prepare distribution report, supporting invoice and cash collection schedule for third-party customers
+ Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and addressing any audit findings or recommendations
+ Prepare and report debt-related reports and covenant compliance to management and stakeholders
+ Perform ad hoc reports and additional accounting duties, as needed, to support the team
+ Strong analytical and organizational skills, must be able to understand complex transactions and issues with a demonstrated ability to think outside the box
+ A proven ability to work in a team environment as well as independently, and the ability to interact confidently with leadership and others across the Company
**Qualifications**
_The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties._
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fied required with 3+ years of experience in the general ledger, financial reporting and financial analysis
+ Knowledge and expertise in US GAAP
+ CPA certification and / or Big 4 Public accounting experience
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with focus on Excel
+ Lease accounting experience preferred
+ Experience in D365 and/or OneStream is a plus
**Work Environment and Physical Requirements**
**Work Environment**
_The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._
**Physical Activities and Requirements**
_Frequency Key_
Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation
Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)
Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5+ hours/day)
Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)
**Working Postures**
+ Sit: Frequently
+ Stand: Occasionally
+ Walk: Occasionally
+ Bend: Occasionally
+ Kneel/Squat: Not Applicable
+ Crawl: Not Applicable
+ Climb: Not Applicable
+ Reach Forward: Occasionally
+ Reach Upward: Occasionally
+ Handling/Fingering: Occasionally
**Lift / Carry Requirements**
+ 5-10 lbs: Occasionally
+ 10-25 lbs: Not Applicable
+ 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
+ 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
+ 75+ lbs: Not Applicable
**Push / Pull Requirements**
+ Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
+ 10-25 lbs: Not Applicable
+ 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
+ 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
+ 75+ lbs: Not Applicable
**EOE including Vet/Disability**
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Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at careers@gbrx.com or call us at 503-684-7000.
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**Job Locations** _US-OR-Lake Oswego_
**ID** _2024-3367_
**Company** _Greenbrier Leasing Company LLC_
**Position Type** _Regular Full-Time_
**Category** _Accounting/Finance_
**Workplace Type** _Onsite_
Source : The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.