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Corporate Cost Accountant

Job Requisition ID:  55667

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.

Responsibilities

 

We are currently seeking a Corporate Cost Accountant to join our Corporate Cost team, which is based in Kingsport, TN, at our global headquarters.  This is a part-time position for a specialized individual contributor who serves as the technical or process expert for specific processes. This position requires conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines and works to build consensus and consistency in areas of responsibility.


Responsibilities of this position will include oversight and stewardship of a global process primarily related to COGS and Inventory.  Some examples of processes managed by this team include EEOA, NRV, LIFO, Intercompany Profit Elimination, Trade Intransits, COGS analysis and trouble-shooting, coordination of annual physical inventory and cycle count process, corporate support of transfer pricing process, coordination of global cost estimate updates, and inventory reporting needed to support Tax filings, SEC reporting, and other corporate needs.
In addition to individual inventory and COGS responsibilities, the role will also include corporate support to facilitate the closing process including specific troubleshooting and issue resolution.

•    Serves as the technical or process expert for a specific process or processes relating to inventory or COGS
•    Acts as a resource for team members with less experience
•    Lead small projects within areas of responsibility with manageable risks and resource requirements
•    Applies knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with other areas
•    Applies accounting principles and standard practices to the classification and recording of financial transactions
•    Creates analyses of the tangible and intangible benefits and costs related to various situations and participates in determining the most appropriate course of action
•    Works independently to perform responsibilities with minimal guidance and oversight
•    Prepares global / consolidated reporting for areas of responsibility such as COGS, OCOGS, or inventory processes, etc. 
•    Completes deliverables required in support of key processes for areas of responsibility and key customers, such as corporate rolling forecast, strategy quantification, and cost structure planning 
•    Identifies areas for improvement or productivity gain, outlines options and proposes recommendations on methods of achievement, and implements accordingly

Qualifications

 

•    Accounting/Finance degree
•    MAcc preferred
•    5+ years of cost accounting experience 
•    SAP Actual Costing/Material Ledger experience preferred

The base salary range for this part-time position is $44,000 to $60,500. ​

 

At Eastman, we are committed to transparency and integrity in our compensation practices. Eastman includes salary ranges in some job postings to provide clear compensation information and to be compliant with state laws that require disclosure. Not all postings display ranges due to factors like location, market conditions, or position specifics. Compensation is based on qualifications and experience. Candidates are encouraged to discuss their salary questions during the interview process.

 

Benefits

Your total rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. When you join Eastman, you gain access to an exceptional suite of programs designed to protect your health, grow your wealth, and fuel your career.

 

Compensation & Incentives
• Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities that let you share in our success.

 

Health & Wellness
• Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage—paired with a Health Savings Account option to help you save tax-free dollars for care today or in the future.
• A robust menu of voluntary benefits—including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection, and more—so you can tailor coverage to fit your life.
• Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources), parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.

 

Retirement & Financial Strategies 
• 401(k) with a company match—plus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings.

 

Time Away
• Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation to recharge, celebrate, or handle life’s moments.

 

Growth & Development
• Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs that empower you to thrive in your current role and chart the next steps in your career.

 

At Eastman, we invest in the whole you—so you can bring your best self to work every day and build a future you’re proud of.

 

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 powerfully engaged workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.


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