Senior Payroll Accountant

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Global Business Services: Delivering streamlined, scalable support—enhancing efficiency, compliance and service excellence across the company

The role is based in Budapest, Hungary (hybrid role). Be part of an experienced, collaborative, and solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Prepare and post journal entries across assigned entities while ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

• Ensure proper accounting treatment of transactions in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP).

• Prepare and review accruals and provisions, including expenses, incentives, and other relevant financial items.

• Reconcile balance sheet and profit and loss accounts, investigate variances, and drive resolution of issues.

• Perform financial reporting and analysis to support month-end close activities and business decision-making.

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across the assigned scope.

• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and internal controls.

• Collaborate with Finance, Controlling, Tax, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and audit teams to support financial operations.

• Identify and drive process improvements, standardization, and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency and data quality.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Minimum 4–5 years of relevant accounting experience.

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and general accounting principles.

• Solid understanding of month-end close activities and balance sheet reconciliations.

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial reporting capabilities.

• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.

• High attention to detail with a strong control and compliance mindset.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience working with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

• Experience within a multinational company or shared service environment.

• Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and process optimization.

Why Choose Us?

• Hybrid working model with home office flexibility.

• Professional onboarding and support from an experienced global team.

• Opportunities to work with international stakeholders across EAME.

• Learning and development programs that support career growth.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including cafeteria and health insurance.

• Inclusive, collaborative culture focused on innovation, growth, and continuous improvement.