Plant Controller Job at Greenbrier Central
At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE: GBX) is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail and marine transportation equipment and services, powering the movement of products around the world. Greenbrier's innovation and engineering expertise pairs with our capacity to build and repair freight transportation equipment. This allows us to provide an unrivaled level of service to our customers across the Americas, Europe and countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council. Greenbrier also provides asset management services and a unique railcar leasing syndication platform that brings us into contact with the world's leading fixed asset investors. Combined, Greenbrier's asset management services unit and GBX Leasing subsidiary, own and/or manage a diverse portfolio of leased railcars.
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 and positively impact the world around us.
Summary
The Plant Controller is responsible for maintenance and preparation of mid-month, monthly, and quarterly journal entries, reconciliation of financial and overhead statements, and creating reports that reflect cost & margin, fringe, lease, rental costs, etc. and business projections using GAAP financial and accounting principles.
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 and reconciles month-end journal entries, financial statements, and overhead statements.
- Maintains and monitors general ledger activities.
- Supports Operations in understanding current operational activities and how to use the data to predict future performance to assist in making sound business decisions.
- Prepares and distributes reports on Key Measurables to local and Corporate Management.
- Prepares mid-month financial projections for review by plant managers to provide early indications of profitability and cost distribution.
- Applies intercompany invoices to railcar/railcar parts production work orders.
- Prepares quarterly reports, such as fringe, lease, rental expense, etc.
- Provides audit support with both internal and external auditing groups.
- Performs other duties as directed by the Division Controller.
Qualifications
The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience in preparing journal entries and monthly reconciliations.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal control procedures.
- Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) computer systems and proficient with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Bachelor's degree with a major or minor in accounting.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years accounting experience.
- 2+ years supervisory experience.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting
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 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 position requires working in an office environment most of the time, with occasional visits to the production floor during audits or physical inventory that would require exposure to the elements and production hazards requiring personal protective equipment normally worn in the production area.
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)
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
Walk: Occasionally
Bend: Occasionally
Kneel/Squat: Not Applicable
Crawl: Not Applicable
Climb: Not Applicable
Reach Forward: Not Applicable
Reach Upward: Not Applicable
Handling/Fingering: Constantly
Sit: Frequently
Walk: Occasionally
Bend: Occasionally
Kneel/Squat: Not Applicable
Crawl: Not Applicable
Climb: Not Applicable
Reach Forward: Not Applicable
Reach Upward: Not Applicable
Handling/Fingering: Constantly
Lift / Carry Requirements
5-10 lbs: Occasionally
10-25 lbs: Occasionally
25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
75 > lbs: Not Applicable
5-10 lbs: Occasionally
10-25 lbs: Occasionally
25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
75 > lbs: Not Applicable
Push / Pull Requirements
< 10 lbs: Occasionally
10-25 lbs: Occasionally
25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
75 > lbs: Not Applicable
< 10 lbs: Occasionally
10-25 lbs: Occasionally
25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
75 > lbs: Not Applicable
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