CRB Auditor (level II)

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. in Lake Oswego, Oregon is seeking a CRB Auditor to review and audit AAR invoices, ensure billing codes meet rules, and support accurate, timely billing outcomes.

You will apply car repair billing knowledge and collaborate with internal and external partners. This role emphasizes problem solving, process improvements, and reporting on invoicing activity and trends, with opportunity to influence billing controls and customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or equivalent experience.
• 4 years in railroad car repair billing or related field.
• 3 years using Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Audit incoming car repair billing for accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze invoice exceptions and determine appropriate actions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare customer reports analyzing invoicing activity and trends.
• Monitor KPIs related to invoice processing.
• Support timely billing resolution and process improvements.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

AAR rules knowledge

Billing analysis

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

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.

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 CRB Auditor performs specialized professional work by reviewing and auditing incoming Association of American Railroads (AAR) invoices and ensuring charges and billing codes comply with AAR rules, industry standards, contractual requirements, and customer expectations. Working independently under general direction, this position applies established car repair billing knowledge, analyzes moderately complex invoice rejections and exceptions, and uses sound judgment to determine appropriate actions within established procedures. The role collaborates with internal and external partners, manages assigned deliverables, and contributes to accurate, timely, and consistent billing outcomes and practical process improvements.

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.

• Independently reviews and audits routine and moderately complex incoming car repair billing to ensure accuracy and compliance with AAR rules, industry practices, contractual requirements, and established procedures
• Conducts analysis of invoice exceptions, billing data, and supporting documentation; identifies issues and evaluates information to determine appropriate actions within established guidelines
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to evaluate exceptions, gather information, and coordinate accurate distribution and resolution
• Applies sound judgment to resolve incoming exceptions within required internal and industry time limits, escalating unusual or higher-risk issues when appropriate
• Ensures incoming rejections and exceptions are accurately documented, posted, and resolved within required timeframes
• Manages rejection and exception correspondence, verifies that responses comply with contractual and industry requirements, and resolves discrepancies within mandated time limits
• Evaluates inbound Counter Billing Acceptances and determines appropriate credits based on supporting documentation, applicable rules, and established approval authority
• Reprocesses rejected invoices, resolves underlying billing issues, and ensures timely and accurate resubmission
• Reviews outbound rejection and exception letters for accuracy, completeness, and compliance before issuance
• Tracks responses to inbound and outbound exception and rejection letters, identifies recurring issues, and shares findings with appropriate stakeholders
• Develops and delivers customer reports by analyzing invoicing activity, exceptions, trends, and other relevant data to support business decisions
• Maintains and reviews key performance indicators and other metrics related to invoice and exception processing; analyzes trends and communicates findings and recommendations within the scope of the role
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to support timely billing resolution and consistent application of established requirements
• Provides information to internal and external partners regarding AAR car repair billing rules, billing decisions, and established processes
• Participates in projects, meetings, and process improvement activities; identifies practical opportunities to improve billing accuracy, efficiency, controls, and customer service within the scope of the role

Qualifications

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 4 years of progressively responsible railroad car repair billing or closely related experience
• 3 years of experience using Microsoft Excel to maintain, analyze, and report data
• Professional knowledge of AAR car repair billing rules, processes, and industry requirements sufficient to independently evaluate moderately complex billing issues
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain moderately complex billing requirements, findings, and recommendations to varied audiences
• Analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate information and determine appropriate actions within established guidelines
• Ability to independently manage multiple assignments and deliverables of moderate complexity, prioritize competing demands, and maintain accuracy, quality, and required deadlines
• High attention to detail and working knowledge of accounting principles relevant to invoice review, credits, and billing reconciliation
• Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritize work, apply sound judgment within established policies and procedures, collaborate effectively with internal and external partners, and elevate novel or higher‑risk matters when appropriate
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to practical solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting billing process improvements or cross‑functional projects
• Ability to work on‑site at our Lake Oswego, Oregon office; remote work from other locations may be considered based on business needs.

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.

• Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment and routinely involves the use of standard office equipment, including a computer, telephone, and related technology.
• The role requires regular interaction and collaboration with internal teams, customers, and other business partners through in‑person and virtual communication.
• Occasional travel of up to 10% may be required to support business needs.

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

Lift / Carry Requirements

• 5-10 lbs: Not Applicable
• 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: Not Applicable
• 10-25 lbs: Not Applicable
• 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

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 [e-mail] call us at 503-684-7000.

These emails are from The Greenbrier Companies (Greenbrier) and 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.