Senior Accountant

Accountant

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.

Responsibilities: The accountant will provide direct ownership of all financial processes in support of the Director of Finance, Accoya USA and our JV parent owners. The accountant manages daily financial operations, monitors daily cash inflow/ outflow and forecast upcoming cash needs, ensures regulatory compliance, leads month-end closes, and reviews financial statements. They also analyze budgets & performance, take lead role with audits & filings and provide financial leadership in the organization.

Financial Reporting, General Ledger and Account Reconciliations:

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review and perform journal entries
• Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Reconcile bank accounts, inventory, fixed assets, intercompany accounts, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain supporting documentation for audit purposes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

Analysis, Budgeting, and Financial Leadership:

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Perform variance analysis comparing actual financial results to budgets and forecasts.
• Identify financial discrepancies and recommend cost-reducing or revenue-enhancing strategies.
• Participate in ERP or accounting system implementations and upgrades.
• Support management reporting and KPIs.
• Review work prepared by staff accountants.
• Train and mentor junior accounting team members
• Improve financial acumen of the company through assistance and training opportunities

Audits, Regulatory and Tax Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies
• Gather documentation and coordinate workflows for external and internal audits.
• Delegate tasks, review work, and provide guidance to staff accountants or bookkeepers.
• Ensure internal controls protect financial data integrity and comply with laws.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes.
• Develop and document accounting procedures.
• Strengthen internal controls and mitigate financial risks.
• Prepare local, state, and federal tax filings or regulatory documents.
• Prepare schedules for tax filings.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS (International Accounting Standards)
• Advanced Excel skills.
• ERP experience (SAP, etc.)
• Remains calm, performs effectively and behaves professionally in busy and stressful situations.
• Open to coaching and training to continually improve on efficiency and personal growth
• Proactively engage all team members continuously to support the work environment
• Comfortable with improvement discussions and recognition efforts to support work force
• Completion of various reports, communication, and record keeping in a prompt manner
• Ability to follow safety rules and standards for the company.
• Arrive at work on time, as scheduled, consistently, and reliably.
• Understand and follow directions/instructions from supervisors.
• Expect team members to learn the process, think through challenges, and act with safety in mind to resolve issues.

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.