Assistant Accounting Manager — Payroll, Grants & Reporting Lead

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DRTx in Austin, TX seeks an Assistant Accounting Manager to support the Fiscal Department and work closely with the Accounting Manager and Finance Director. The role focuses on accounting processes, grant compliance, reporting, and payroll oversight.

The position supervises an Accounting Support Specialist and contributes to long-term growth by collaborating with leadership to strengthen financial controls and service to clients across Texas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2 years of funding or grant experience, or 4 years of equivalent experience.
• Solid knowledge of basic accounting, reconciliations, and payroll oversight.
• Ability to analyze information and communicate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, mentor, hire, train, and manage assigned staff in accordance with policies.
• Assist Accounting Manager with day-to-day operations and ensure backup for critical tasks.
• Prepare complex financial reports, payroll processing, and grant compliance reporting for leadership.
• Maintain thorough records and ensure adherence to budgets and financial policies.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders to improve efficiency and financial controls.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial analysis

Reconciliations

Payroll oversight

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Payroll software

Accounting software

Job description

DRTx in Austin, TX seeks an Assistant Accounting Manager to support the Fiscal Department and work closely with the Accounting Manager and Finance Director. The role focuses on accounting processes, grant compliance, reporting, and payroll oversight.

The position supervises an Accounting Support Specialist and contributes to long-term growth by collaborating with leadership to strengthen financial controls and service to clients across Texas.