Plant 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. 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. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine banking and cash management activities, including processing payments, monitoring cash balances, maintaining bank account records, and supporting other treasury-related documentation and activities.
- Review and reconcile intercompany transactions, customs documentation, and related invoices to ensure accurate accounting records, support foreign currency payments, and meet compliance requirements.
- Prepare and support required statutory and regulatory reporting, including cross-border transaction reporting, statutory filings, and responses to related documentation requests, inspections, and inquiries.
- Provide routine support for cost accounting, transfer pricing maintenance, and other assigned Finance activities by updating data and preparing supporting documentation in line with established procedures.
- Support internal controls and audit activities by participating in SOX compliance physical inventory counts, external audit document preparation, and follow-up on requested documents and information.
- Maintain organized finance records and documentation and perform other routine accounting and administrative duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field, with at least 4 years of experience in accounting, treasury, or cash management.
- Working knowledge of China foreign exchange regulations, as well as payment and collection processes and related compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and financial systems, particularly Excel and SAP.
- Strong communication skills in both Mandarin and English, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
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.
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