Sr. Tax Analyst
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.
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Job summary
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Tax Analyst to join our tax team to manage indirect tax compliance, reporting, and research.
You will review sales/use and property tax filings, perform technical tax research, and support audits with internal partners and external advisors to ensure accurate, timely tax operations. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with operations, accounting, and finance to address tax implications of business activities and to lead process
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
- 3–6+ years of experience in sales/use or property tax compliance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required.
- Experience with property tax software (e.g., PTMS) is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Review and file sales/use tax returns across jurisdictions.
- Oversee exemption certificate processes and resolve complex issues.
- Prepare personal property tax returns and review valuation notices.
- Conduct technical indirect tax research and provide recommendations.
- Review tax journal entries and support financial reporting.
- Lead or participate in audits, system implementations, and projects.
- Act as primary contact for advisors and taxing authorities.
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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.
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.
The Sr. Tax Analyst plays a key role in supporting the Company’s indirect tax compliance, reporting, and research functions. This position is responsible for reviewing and preparing complex sales/use and property tax filings, conducting technical tax research, supporting audits and process improvements, and partnering with internal stakeholders and external advisors to help ensure accurate, timely, and compliant tax operations.
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.
Review and/or prepare sales/use tax returns, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely filing across jurisdictions.
Oversee exemption certificate processes and resolve complex documentation issues.
Identify and mitigate exposure risks related to indirect taxes.
Prepare personal property tax returns, review valuation notices, and process tax payments.
Support railcar ad valorem filings, including return preparation and notice review.
Conduct and document technical research on complex indirect tax issues.
Interpret regulations and provide clear, actionable recommendations to management.
Serve as a subject matter expert for sales/use and property tax matters.
Review tax-related journal entries and ensure proper accounting treatment of indirect taxes.
Support financial reporting processes and ensure alignment with internal controls.
Lead initiatives to improve tax processes, enhance internal controls, and automate workflows.
Identify opportunities to reduce risk and improve efficiency across the tax function.
Lead or play a significant role in audits, system implementations, and cross-functional projects.
Act as primary point of contact for external advisors and taxing authorities on routine matters.
Partner with operations, accounting, and finance teams to address tax implications of business activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall tax function.
The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
3–6+ years of relevant experience in sales/use or property tax compliance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required.
Experience with property tax software (e.g., PTMS) is a plus.
Advanced analytical and technical research capabilities.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and operate independently.
Detail-oriented with strong review and quality control capabilities.
- Ability to work on-site at our Lake Oswego, Oregon office; remote work from other locations may be considered based on business needs.
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.
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)
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
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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.
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.
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