SEC Accountant

Eastman•Kingsport, TN

About The Position

The SEC Accountant will be part of Eastman’s SEC Team, which is responsible for the company’s financial filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and manages complex accounting areas including restructuring, environmental, variable compensation, pension and other post-employment benefits, derivatives and hedging, goodwill and intangibles, debt, leases, cash flow, joint ventures and investments, and acquisitions and divestitures. This highly visible role requires significant judgment and communication skills. The position works 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. It also manages assigned complex accounting processes and supports external audit, SOX compliance, SEC research, process improvements, capital markets activity, and strategic initiatives. The role coordinates with functions including Treasury, Human Resources, and Legal, and provides technical guidance to internal stakeholders, auditors, and team members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
At least 3 years’ experience in a corporate environment.
Skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Strong written skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail.
Ability to effectively communicate difficult concepts.
Ability to work under pressure with a high degree of 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.

Nice To Haves

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).

Responsibilities

Prepare financial statement and footnote disclosures, MD&A, narrative disclosures, and other requirements for 8-K, 10-Q, and 10-K filings 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.
Coordinate with Treasury, Human Resources, Legal, and other functions to ensure accurate and timely accounting for transactions in assigned areas.
Serve as a technical resource to internal stakeholders and auditors regarding assigned accounting areas.
Assist the Accounting Policies Manager with accounting and SEC research to support disclosure requirements.
Drive continuous process and control improvements in SEC reporting and accounting, 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 assigned areas of responsibility.