Senior Accountant

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 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.

Summary

The Senior Accountant supports financial and accounting operations across multiple plant sites. The role is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial statements, maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards. Responsibilities include preparing journal entries and supporting month-end and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. The position also performs financial analysis and supports evolving business and reporting requirements.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

To 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.

• Assist the monthly financial close process, including preparation, review and approval of journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, and overhead reporting.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal control requirements, and company accounting policies.
• Assist with plant-level budgeting activities, including operating budgets, capital budgets, financial forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Oversee inventory accounting, cost accounting, and job costing processes, including analysis of material, labor, and overhead variances.
• Analyze and report product line and project-level profitability to plant and corporate management.
• Develop, track, and communicate key financial and operational performance metrics to support informed decision-making.
• Collaborates across finance, operations, and engineering to evaluate capital investments, support continuous improvement, and provide analysis that informs plant performance and strategic decisions.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and driving resolution of audit findings and recommendations.
• Perform ad hoc reports and additional accounting duties, as needed, to support the team
• 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 the requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required; CPA or CMA strongly preferred.
• 5 years of progressive experience in manufacturing accounting and finance, including leadership or management of teams.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing finance.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience with financial systems and ERP platforms (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365, OneStream, or similar).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and resource allocation skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, and to partner effectively with plant leadership and cross-functional teams.

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 essential functions.

• Position will be required to be on-site at our Paragould facility. Occasio