What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auditor position at Eastman?
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
The primary role of an Auditor is to support audit engagements under the direction of senior audit staff, with the expectation of progressively transitioning into a lead role on less complex audit engagements. The Auditor assists with testing, documentation, and issue identification as part of a structured audit team. This role provides an opportunity to build foundational knowledge of internal audit standards and Eastman business processes.
Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
Responsibilities
The primary role of an Auditor is to support audit engagements under the direction of senior audit staff, with the expectation of progressively transitioning into a lead role on less complex audit engagements. The Auditor assists with testing, documentation, and issue identification as part of a structured audit team. This role provides an opportunity to build foundational knowledge of internal audit standards and Eastman business processes.
- Assist in executing audit procedures per departmental guidelines (IIA standards)
- Support planning and scoping under the direction of a lead auditor, with expectation of gradually assuming a lead role on less complex audit engagements
- Perform assigned audit testing accurately and within established timelines
- Document audit work clearly per departmental standards
- Identify and escalate potential audit issues or control gaps to the lead auditor
- Participate in meetings with process owners and audit clients as a supporting team member transitioning to leading these meetings
- Perform and assist with issue remediation follow-up and testing as directed
- Build foundational knowledge of Eastman business processes and audit frameworks
- Contribute to departmental projects and initiatives as assigned
- Bachelor’s Degree Required
- 0-2 Years Experience in a Corporate Environment
- Attention to detail and deadline driven
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Eagerness to learn business processes and internal controls concepts
- Basic proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point, and Teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Internship or entry-level experience in audit, accounting, finance, or related field
- Familiarity with audit concepts or frameworks (COSO, IIA Standards)
- SAP or ERP system exposure
- Advanced Degree - MBA or MAcc
- Advanced Certifications in progress: CPA, CIA, CFE, or CISA
- Optro (formerly AuditBoard) software exposure
Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.