SEC Accountant at Eastman

Job description

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit  www.eastman.com . Responsibilities The SEC Team is responsible for all financial filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, the team manages complex accounting areas such as restructuring, environmental, variable compensation, pension and other post-employment benefits, derivatives and hedging, goodwill and intangibles, debt, leases, cash flow, joint ventures/investments, and acquisitions/divestitures. The team is comprised of highly visible roles that require significant judgment and communication skills. • Work with Business Finance, Investor Relations, and responsible stewards to prepare financial statement and footnote disclosures, MD&A, narrative disclosures, and other requirements for 8-K, 10-Q, and 10-K filings • Complete tie-out and validation procedures for 10-Q and 10-K requirements, earnings release materials, and supporting documentation for external disclosures • Support timely EDGAR/XBRL filings in accordance with SEC requirements • Manage assigned complex accounting processes, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, maintaining roll-forward schedules, and drafting technical accounting memos • Support the external integrated audit and SOX compliance efforts by conducting walkthroughs, providing documentation, and providing explanations for assigned accounting areas of responsibility • Coordinate with other functions such as Treasury, Human Resources, and Legal to ensure accurate and timely accounting for transactions relating to assigned accounting areas • Serve as technical resources to internal stakeholders and auditors regarding assigned accounting areas of responsibility • In conjunction with the Accounting Policies Manager, assist with accounting and SEC research to support disclosure requirements • Drive continuous process and control improvements in SEC reporting and accounting processes, including implementing process automation where appropriate • Assist with capital markets activity and other strategic initiatives, as needed • Support complex transactions entered by the Company • Provide guidance, consultation, and mentorship to team members in relation to assigned areas of responsibility Qualifications Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance • 3+ years’ experience in a corporate environment • Excel, Word, Power Point, and Teams skills Preferred Qualifications • Advanced degree (MBA or MAcc) • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) • Big Four or large corporate accounting experience • Experience with disclosure management tools (Workiva/Wdesk) and ERP systems (SAP) Functional Skills and Capabilities • Ability to work well in a team environment • Strong written skills • Strong problem solving • High attention to detail • Effectively communicates difficult concepts • Works well under pressure with high degree of adaptability • Manages multiple projects simultaneously • Works independently with minimal guidance • Analyzes viable solutions using experience and judgment • Ability to develop trust-based relationships and present different points of view NOTE: Eastman will not accept applicants for this offered position who require visa sponsorship, including those whose status is F-1 visa OPT who subsequently would require ongoing visa sponsorship. Eastman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

Requirements

Must-haves

Work with Business Finance, Investor Relations, and responsible stewards to prepare financial statement and footnote disclosures, MD&A, narrative disclosures, and other requirements for 8-K, 10-Q, and 10-K filings
Complete tie-out and validation procedures for 10-Q and 10-K requirements, earnings release materials, and supporting documentation for external disclosures
Support timely EDGAR/XBRL filings in accordance with SEC requirements
Manage assigned complex accounting processes, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, maintaining roll-forward schedules, and drafting technical accounting memos
Support the external integrated audit and SOX compliance efforts by conducting walkthroughs, providing documentation, and providing explanations for assigned accounting areas of responsibility
Coordinate with other functions such as Treasury, Human Resources, and Legal to ensure accurate and timely accounting for transactions relating to assigned accounting areas
Serve as technical resources to internal stakeholders and auditors regarding assigned accounting areas of responsibility
In conjunction with the Accounting Policies Manager, assist with accounting and SEC research to support disclosure requirements
Drive continuous process and control improvements in SEC reporting and accounting processes, including implementing process automation where appropriate
Assist with capital markets activity and other strategic initiatives, as needed
Support complex transactions entered by the Company
Provide guidance, consultation, and mentorship to team members in relation to assigned areas of responsibility

Nice-to-haves

Advanced degree (MBA or MAcc)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Big Four or large corporate accounting experience
Experience with disclosure management tools (Workiva/Wdesk) and ERP systems (SAP)
Functional Skills and Capabilities
Ability to work well in a team environment
Strong written skills
Strong problem solving
High attention to detail
Effectively communicates difficult concepts
Works well under pressure with high degree of adaptability
Manages multiple projects simultaneously

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