CRB Auditor (level II)

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 proceduresConducts analysis of invoice exceptions, billing data, and supporting documentation; identifies issues and evaluates information to determine appropriate actions within established guidelinesCollaborates with internal stakeholders to evaluate exceptions, gather information, and coordinate accurate distribution and resolutionApplies sound judgment to resolve incoming exceptions within required internal and industry time limits, escalating unusual or higher-risk issues when appropriateEnsures incoming rejections and exceptions are accurately documented, posted, and resolved within required timeframesManages rejection and exception correspondence, verifies that responses comply with contractual and industry requirements, and resolves discrepancies within mandated time limitsEvaluates inbound Counter Billing Acceptances and determines appropriate credits based on supporting documentation, applicable rules, and established approval authorityReprocesses rejected invoices, resolves underlying billing issues, and ensures timely and accurate resubmissionReviews outbound rejection and exception letters for accuracy, completeness, and compliance before issuanceTracks responses to inbound and outbound exception and rejection letters, identifies recurring issues, and shares findings with appropriate stakeholdersDevelops and delivers customer reports by analyzing invoicing activity, exceptions, trends, and other relevant data to support business decisionsMaintains 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 roleCollaborates with internal stakeholders to support timely billing resolution and consistent application of established requirementsProvides information to internal and external partners regarding AAR car repair billing rules, billing decisions, and established processesParticipates 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 experience4 years of progressively responsible railroad car repair billing or closely related experience3 years of experience using Microsoft Excel to maintain, analyze, and report dataProfessional knowledge of AAR car repair billing rules, processes, and industry requirements sufficient to independently evaluate moderately complex billing issuesStrong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain moderately complex billing requirements, findings, and recommendations to varied audiencesAnalytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate information and determine appropriate actions within established guidelinesAbility to independently manage multiple assignments and deliverables of moderate complexity, prioritize competing demands, and maintain accuracy, quality, and required deadlinesHigh attention to detail and working knowledge of accounting principles relevant to invoice review, credits, and billing reconciliationDemonstrated ability to plan and prioritize work, apply sound judgment within established policies and procedures, collaborate effectively with internal and external partners, and escalate novel or higher-risk matters when appropriateAbility to identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to practical solutions Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting billing process improvements or cross-functional projectsAbility 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: FrequentlyStand: OccasionallyWalk: OccasionallyBend: Not ApplicableKneel/Squat: Not ApplicableCrawl: Not ApplicableClimb: Not ApplicableReach Forward: OccasionallyReach Upward: Not ApplicableHandling/Fingering: Frequently Lift / Carry Requirements 5-10 lbs: Not Applicable10-25 lbs: Not Applicable25-50 lbs: Not Applicable50-75 lbs: Not Applicable75+ lbs: Not Applicable Push / Pull Requirements Up to 10 lbs: Not Applicable10-25 lbs: Not Applicable25-50 lbs: Not Applicable50-75 lbs: Not Applicable75+ lbs: Not Applicable EOE including Vet/Disability Click here for more information: Know Your Rights 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.