Eastman Chemical

Specialty chemicals and materials manufacturer

SEC Accountant

Financial AccountingUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeKingsport, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
At least 3 years of experience in a corporate environment is required.
Skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams are required.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Strong written skills.
Strong problem-solving ability.
High attention to detail.
Ability to communicate difficult concepts effectively.
Ability to work under pressure with adaptability.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
Ability to analyze viable solutions using experience and judgment.
Ability to develop trust-based relationships and present different points of view.

Responsibilities

Prepare financial statement and footnote disclosures, MD&A, narrative disclosures, and other requirements for 8-K, 10-Q, and 10-K filings in collaboration with Business Finance, Investor Relations, and responsible stewards.
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 explaining assigned accounting areas of responsibility.
Coordinate with Treasury, Human Resources, Legal, and other functions to ensure accurate and timely accounting for transactions in assigned accounting areas.
Serve as a technical resource to internal stakeholders and auditors regarding assigned accounting areas of responsibility.
Assist with accounting and SEC research to support disclosure requirements, in conjunction with the Accounting Policies Manager.
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.

Desired Qualifications

An advanced degree, such as an MBA or MAcc.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Big Four or large corporate accounting experience.
Experience with disclosure management tools such as Workiva/Wdesk and ERP systems such as SAP.

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.

About the Company

Eastman Chemical

Specialty chemicals and materials manufacturer

Eastman Chemical Company, which brands itself as Eastman, is a global specialty materials company that develops and manufactures specialty chemicals, polymers, and cellulosic fibers. Its products include copolyesters such as Eastman Tritan and Cristal, Naia cellulosic fibers, Tetrashield protective resin systems, and recycled-content materials like Eastman PET Renew, developed with customers across roughly 13 industries including packaging, consumer goods, transportation, and textiles. A central part of its operations is molecular recycling, which converts hard-to-recycle plastic waste into feedstock for new materials at plants in Kingsport, Tennessee, Longview, Texas, and France. What sets Eastman apart is this circular-economy focus—its molecular recycling capacity and "It's the feedstock" model—paired with a broad specialty portfolio. The goal is to address challenges like climate change and plastic waste while supplying sustainable materials to industry.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Kingsport, TN
Founded: 1920

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