Corporate Tax Analyst

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  .

 

Responsibilities

 

The Corporate Tax Analyst’s primary responsibilities include assisting with federal and state direct tax compliance processes and with interim and annual income tax provision processes under ASC740. Responsibilities can also include: execution of projects designed to support corporate objectives, including cash tax optimization and earnings targets, tax research, financial income tax reporting activities, tax audit defense activities, assisting in the preparation of the tax footnote, and other compliance or ASC740 requirements. The development of effective working relationships with management, as well as finance and other operating personnel, is required.

• Support key enterprise objectives: cash tax and earnings optimization
• Assist with tax compliance preparation processes 
• Assist with tax accounting provision process under ASC740 in accordance with a COSO Framework or Sarbanes-Oxley 404 on a quarterly basis, including, reporting of income tax contingencies (FIN48), return-to-provision true-up reviews, and supporting the Company’s annual audit and quarterly reviews with external auditors
• Assist with tax audits (respond to inquiries, etc.)
• Research tax laws and track, analyze, and communicate proposed tax law changes
• Assist with tax due diligence on potential acquisitions
• Provide tax support to corporate functions and business units
• Responsible for information reporting (1042, W-9/W-8, etc.)

 

Reporting Relationships
• Reports to the Senior Tax Analyst

Qualifications

 

Experience: 2+ years in a corporate tax environment, which may be in industry, Big 4, or similar

Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or other business-related program

Skills/Attributes:

• Required
o Strong Microsoft Excel skills
o Self-starter with effective problem-solving skills
o Works independently with limited guidance 
o Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work under tight deadlines
o Detail oriented with strong analytical and critical thinking skills
o Excellent communication skills (oral/written) and interpersonal skills
o Continuous improvement mindset
o Ability to receive and implement feedback

 

• Preferred

o General understanding of ASC740 concepts
o General understanding of federal and state tax return requirements
o Familiar with SAP
o Familiar with OneSource Tax Provision
o Familiar with CorpTax

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

 

Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.