Corporate Secretary jobs in Portland, OR

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 and marine 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. These values are rooted in our IDEAL commitment, which promotes Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Leadership, creating a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day. A diverse, qualified, and engaged talent base is the key to our success.

Summary

The Corporate Accountant prepares monthly journal entries and reconciliations for the parent company, assists the corporate accounting team with month end close related items and other monthly reporting requirements.

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.

• Prepares Month End Close
• Prepares journal entries for the parent company, which include payroll and related entries, fixed assets, prepaids, allocations, debt and intangible amortization, cash sweeps, and other miscellaneous entries
• Assists with monthly intercompany reconciliation process
• Inputs detailed subsidiary financial statements
• Prepares monthly reconciliations for the parent company
• Reviews detailed expenses for coding and accurate accounting treatment
• Assists in the preparation of ad hoc reporting
• Assists in the review and tie-out of the earnings release and other materials
• Assists in preparation of quarterly and annual governmental reporting
• Proficient knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and internal controls

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• 1 years of experience in accounting
• Ability to analyze and find solutions to difficult or complex issues with accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and functions currently, including effective time management to meet deadlines and balance priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience
• Proficient in computer applications with an ability to learn a variety of systems
• Experience with Epicor and OneStream

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.

The majority of time in this position will be in an office environment. Occasionally required to be in a plant or shop environment, which will require the use of PPE equipment as environmental conditions dictate

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: Constantly
• Stand: Occasionally
• Walk: Occasionally
• Bend: Occasionally
• Kneel/Squat: Not Applicable
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Climb: Not Applicable
• Reach Forward: Frequently
• Reach Upward: Not Applicable
• Handling/Fingering: Constantly

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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ID 2023-1872

Company Greenbrier Corporate Non-EE

Location Lake Oswego, OR

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Category Accounting/Finance

Remote Eligibility Yes