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Job description
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.
nGreenbrier’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.
nGreenbrier’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 Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, which lead to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.
nSummary
nThe Senior Accountant performs financial and accounting activities for multiple plant sites. This position prepares and analyzes financial statements, maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts, prepares journal entries, and supports month-end and year-end close processes to ensure accurate financial reporting. The Senior Accountant also ensures compliance with applicable accounting standards and performs financial analysis to support business needs.
nDuties and Responsibilities
nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the following essential duties. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.
nnnAssist the monthly financial close process, including preparation, review and approval of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
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nnEnsure compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal control requirements, and company accounting policies.
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nnAssist with budgeting activities, including operating budgets, capital budgets, financial forecasts, and cash flow projections.
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nnDevelop, track, and communicate key financial and operational performance metrics to support informed decision-making.
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nnPrepare and review payroll-related journal entries, with reconciliation of payroll accounts, accrued compensation and employee benefit balances.
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nnLead intercompany accounting activities, including reconciliations and account analysis, investigating and resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner.
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nnCollaborates across finance and operations supporting continuous improvement and providing analysis that informs plant performance and strategic decisions.
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nnSupport internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and driving resolution of audit findings and recommendations.
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nnPerform ad hoc reports and additional accounting duties, as needed, to support the team
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nnA 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
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n nQualifications
nThe following generally describes the requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.
nMinimum Qualifications
nnnBachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required; CPA or CMA strongly preferred.
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nnMinimum of 5 years of progressive experience in manufacturing accounting and finance, including leadership or management of teams.
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nnStrong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing finance.
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nnDemonstrated ability to communicate complex financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
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nnExperience with financial systems and ERP platforms (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365, OneStream, or similar).
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nnAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
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nnStrong analytical, organizational, and resource allocation skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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nnProven ability to work independently and collaboratively, and to partner effectively with plant leadership and cross-functional teams.
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n nWork Environment and Physical Requirements
nWork Environment
nThe 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 essential functions.
nnPosition will be required to be on site at our Paragould facility with occasional remote work. Occasional travel to our other business locations may be required.
n nPhysical Activities and Requirements
nFrequency Key
nNot Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation
nOccasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)
nFrequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5- 5.5+ hours/day)
nConstantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)
nWorking Postures
nnnSit: Frequently
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nnStand: Occasionally
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nnWalk: Occasionally
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nnBend: Not Applicable
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nnKneel/Squat: Not Applicable
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nnCrawl: Not Applicable
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nnClimb: Not Applicable
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nnReach Forward: Occasionally
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nnReach Upward: Not Applicable
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nnHandling/Fingering: Frequently
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n nLift / Carry Requirements
nnn5-10 lbs: Not Applicable
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nn10-25 lbs: Not Applicable
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nn25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
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nn50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
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nn75+ lbs: Not Applicable
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n nPush / Pull Requirements
nnnUp to 10 lbs: Not Applicable
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nn10-25 lbs: Not Applicable
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nn25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
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nn50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
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nn75+ lbs: Not Applicable
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n nEOE including Vet/Disability
nClick here for more information:Know Your Rights
nGreenbrier 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 or call us at .
Email communication from The Greenbrier Companies (Greenbrier) will always come from a corporate email address that ends in @gbrx.com or from our applicant tracking system, iCIMS, after you have created a secure account and submitted your application. During the application process, you will create a secure account in our secure applicant tracking site that ends with “-gbrx.icims.com”. In this portal, we will ask you to provide your contact information, past employment history, education history and other job-related information.
nSoftware Powered by ICIMS
nJob Locations US-AR-Paragould
nID
nCompany Greenbrier Central, LLC
nPosition Type Regular Full-Time
nCategory Accounting/Finance
nWorkplace Type Onsite
Worksite address
paragould, AR, 72452, US
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