Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Greenbrier Companies designs, manufactures, and supplies freight rail transportation equipment and services. The Senior Tax Analyst supports indirect tax compliance, reporting, and research by preparing and reviewing sales/use and property tax filings, supporting audits, improving processes, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- * 3–6+ years of relevant experience in sales/use or property tax compliance
- * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required
- * 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
- * Sit: Frequently
- * Stand: Occasionally
- * Walk: Occasionally
- * Reach Forward: Occasionally
- * Handling/Fingering: Frequently
- * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
- * Experience with property tax software (e.g., PTMS) is a plus
- * Ability to work on-site at our Lake Oswego, Oregon office; remote work from other locations may be considered based on business needs
Benefits
- Remote work
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