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.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare, 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Remain calm, perform effectively, and behave professionally in busy and stressful situations.
• Proactively engage all team members to support the work environment.
• 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.

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.).
• Open to coaching and training to continually improve efficiency and personal growth.
• Comfortable with improvement discussions and recognition efforts to support the workforce.
• Completion of various reports, communication, and record-keeping in a prompt manner.