Senior Payroll Accountant

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Senior Accountant Looking for a role where you can drive financial excellence, influence key business decisions, and make an impact across a global organization?

Job Description

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. We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy.

At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more