Job Description

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 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
Role Description
The Accountant responsible for financial operations and maintaining accurate accounting and tax related records, files, and documents to support the company's business needs and financial obligations. This position requires strong analytical skills, and a commitment to maintaining the highest level of accuracy in financial transactions. Experience in SAP/R3 is an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily financial management tasks, including preparation of monthly journals, schedules, and financial reports.

• Ensure timely, accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing, including quality assurance reviews.

• Prepare monthly GST reports.

• Prepare statutory financial reports and provide supporting documentation to auditors.

• Understanding of accounting principles, including US GAAP, India GAAP, and related international accounting standards.

• Assist in organizational strategic initiatives within the organization.

• Collaborate with other finance departments, including Business Finance, Credit Control, Corporate Accounting, and Tax Compliance teams.

• Ability to work independently with a moderate level of supervision.

• Undertake any other tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Finance Lead as required.

• Adhere to relevant quality, environment

Functional Skills and capabilities:

• Can work in a dynamic environment and meet tight deadlines

• Has a "can-do" attitude, pro-active, flexible mind-set External Use

• Able to work independently

• Fluent in English both written and spoken

• Good accounting knowledge

• Working knowledge of US GAAP accounting standards and capability to obtain knowledge of statutory accounting standards and Company accounting policies (preferred)

• Working knowledge of key systems (Microsoft, PowerPoint , Excel, etc.) is essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Possess analytical and problem-solving skills

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting

• A 4+ years accounting or auditing experience within a multinational company

• Process automation experience and thinking preferable

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.