Senior Control & Payment Specialist (Accounts Payable Specialist)

Philip Morris International U.S. • Tampa, FL

7h • $80,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• A university degree or advanced student, preferably in Economics or related fields.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable or invoice processing within a multinational environment.
• ERP proficiency, with strong preference for Microsoft Dynamics FO (DynFO).
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Adaptability to change, dealing with ambiguity
• Problem‑solving and continuous improvement orientation

Responsibilities

• Perform specific AP‑related key controls in line with SOX requirements and internal procedures.
• Review invoice processing accuracy by analyzing accounting entries posted by AP teams. Identify processing errors and communicate findings
• Execute payments according to the defined payment calendar and method, ensuring secure, compliant, and error‑free processing.
• Support SOX testing and remediation activities in collaboration with P2P leadership and Control Owners.
• Lead root‑cause analysis of processing errors or control deviations; present findings and corrective action proposals to P2P Leadership
• Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits
• Serve as SME for invoice‑to‑pay systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics FO), leading UAT cycles, evaluating system defects, and recommending enhancements
• Collaborate with AP teams, Treasury, Data Integrity, and other S2P stakeholders.
• Complies with all corporate Non‑Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and confidentiality standards, especially when handling sensitive data, audit materials, payment files, or commercially sensitive vendor information
• In parallel with executing core operational activities, the role is also accountable for continuously improving P2P processes, identifying inefficiencies, proposing enhancements, standardizing ways of working, and ensuring full compliance with PMI global standards.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level