SEC Reporting and Technical Accountant

About the role

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

• Supports the monthly cash flow statement and forecast, assists with 10-Q and 10-K filings, executes assigned SOX controls, and completes technical accounting research
• Serves as a floater to provide backup coverage across the group during absences and peak workload periods
• Provides a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure across multiple SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting disciplines
• Reports to the Assistant Controller within Controller’s Division
• Supports the Cash Flow Manager with preparation of the monthly cash flow statement and corporate cash flow forecast, including data gathering, input compilation, and validation of results
• Collaborates with responsible stewards on balance sheet forecasting and analysis, assessing the downstream impact on the cash flow statement and forecast
• Serves as backup for the preparation of the actual cash flow statement, including compilation of supporting schedules and quarterly tie-outs
• Manages assigned complex accounting processes, which may include performing analysis and drafting technical accounting memos, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and maintaining roll-forward schedules
• Assists the Accounting Policies Manager with technical accounting research, including drafting summaries of findings for senior review
• Executes assigned SOX controls, including preparation of documentation, support for walkthroughs, and timely completion of control evidence for the external integrated audit and internal 404(a) SOX compliance
• Supports the SEC team with quarterly and annual filings (10-Q and 10-K), including tie-out and validation procedures, earnings release materials, and supporting documentation for external disclosures
• Acts as a floater across the group, providing backup coverage for team members during absences and flexing to support peak workload periods or shifting priorities
• Identifies and implements productivity improvements for own areas

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of accounting or finance experience
• Foundational understanding of US GAAP and accounting principles
• Excel, Word, PowerPoint, 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

• High attention to detail with strong organizational and project management skills; manages multiple tasks simultaneously and meets deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication; explains technical accounting concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and all levels of management, and presents alternative viewpoints while fostering consensus
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills; applies sound judgment to evaluate practical solutions and navigates ambiguity in complex, non-standard situations
• Collaborative team player who builds trust-based relationships across finance and business partners while working independently with minimal guidance
• Highly self-motivated and results oriented; demonstrates strong ownership and accountability, thrives under pressure, and adapts quickly to changing priorities