Position Title:  Senior Accounting Specialist

Senior Accounting Specialist – Stamford, CT

Be a part of a revolutionary change!

At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress. 

Our beautiful HQ in Stamford, CT is just steps away from the Stamford Metro-North Train Station and easily accessible from NYC.

Your ‘day to day’:

The Senior Accounting Specialist is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the financial statements of the U.S. Corporate legal entities in accordance with GAAP. This role serves as a key liaison with vendors and internal stakeholders, particularly in relation to pension plans, U.S. government reporting, and the American Express corporate card program. As a valued business partner across multiple functions within the Stamford office, the Senior Accounting Specialist will frequently provide financial expertise on a variety of projects and inquiries.

Responsibilities include: 

• Review of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and closing activities of the U.S. Corporate legal entities, ensuring completeness and conformity with U.S. GAAP.
• Close and effective collaboration with the Global Business Solutions team to support decision-making.
• Execution of the Defined Benefit and Contribution Plan Activities, including monthly funding, payment of quarterly billings, and annual rebalancing of investments. Reporting plan experience to the PMI Pension Committee and preparing financial statements and footnotes for year-end audit and SEC 11k filing.
• Submission of government reports for the Federal Reserve, BEA, and U.S. Census Bureau.  This includes publishing an annual calendar, a quarterly review of all reporting instructions for changes to forms or reporting (and communication of changes), and administration of reports in the three online portals. 
• Administration of the American Express corporate, BTA, and purchasing card programs.  This includes the issuance of new cards, review of monthly incentive tracking, resolution of employee issues, and cancellation of cards. 
• Work closely with a wide variety of stakeholders and support them on ad-hoc finance inquiries and special projects.

Who we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA preferred
• 5+ years of experience in accounting roles, working with general ledgers, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Public company experience preferred
• Knowledge of defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans
• Knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office, Workiva
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and highly collaborative
• Detail-oriented individual who can work independently
• Robust analytical skills
• Fluent in English
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

What we offer

• We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more!
• We have implemented Smart Work, a hybrid model of working that promotes flexibility in the workplace.
• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone’s contribution is respected; Collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers.

Annual Base Salary Range: $105,600-$132,000

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 2,300 employees.  

PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI’s affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company’s acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022. Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI’s IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match’s General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com.

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