Senior Payroll Accountant
Apply NowCompany: Z?m
Location: Redwood City, CA 94061
Description:
About Zm:
Zm is a rapidly expanding Series E startup backed by industry leaders Sequoia Capital, SoftBank, Spark Capital, and GIC, with a bold mission to transform the stagnant school transportation industry. Operating in over 15 states across the United States-with flagship hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle-we are actively extending our reach to the East Coast and Midwest regions. As a technology-driven company, we deploy cutting-edge solutions to manage and operate school district transportation systems while also launching our own charter platform and developing proprietary SaaS offerings. Additionally, we are spearheading a nationwide initiative to electrify school transportation fleets, simultaneously supporting local utilities by feeding much-needed energy back into the grid. We have been recognized as CNBC 50 disruptor, Financial Times 500 fastest growing companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas.
Who You Are:
Reporting to the Director of Accounting, the Senior Payroll Accountant is responsible for ensuring the integrity of payroll accounting and reporting by providing process knowledge, technical expertise, and business collaboration, with a strong desire to improve processes and controls. The position requires an in-depth understanding of accounting and operational aspects of payroll and payroll systems.
What You'll Do:
Responsible for a variety of complex month-end closing activities, journal entry preparation, account analysis, intercompany transactions, payroll analysis, account reconciliation, and month-end consolidation
Collaborate with FP&A, Payroll operations, other accounting colleagues, as well as third party service providers to execute the financial close, provide guidance and work together to improve the processes
Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead efforts to implement process changes
Operate independently for process improvements and lead efforts to implement process changes
Initiate processes and streamline existing processes for efficiency and to sustain future growth of the company
Participate in projects and initiatives related to existing or new process/implementations as needed
Complete external audit requests, tax requests as well as ad-hoc requests from other part of the organization
Support all Company initiatives as identified by management
What You Bring To Zm:
4-6 years of hands-on working experience in accounting
A mix of venture-backed and medium to large publicly listed cleantech, software or SaaS companies, and Big 4 experience is highly desired
Strong system knowledge, preferably Netsuite
You are a Critical Thinker with the ability to understand issues, proactively resolve problems and can identify process improvements and efficiencies.
Attention to detail, organized and thorough with desire for continuous improvement
Ability to effectively manage critical deadlines
"Self-starter" with a can-do attitude and a serious desire to have a positive impact on our company
Strong day-to-day project management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team, yet function well with independent responsibilities
BA/BS degree in Accounting
CPA certification is desired but not necessary
The targeted base salary range for this role is listed in the compensation section below. Actual salary may be above or below this range based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. In addition, this position may include additional compensation in the form of equity or commissions. If you are a full-time salaried or hourly worker, we offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Holidays, Wellness, Vacation, and more. The targeted pay range for this role in US CA is: $114,000 - $132,000
Zum Services, Inc. and all its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Zm is a rapidly expanding Series E startup backed by industry leaders Sequoia Capital, SoftBank, Spark Capital, and GIC, with a bold mission to transform the stagnant school transportation industry. Operating in over 15 states across the United States-with flagship hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle-we are actively extending our reach to the East Coast and Midwest regions. As a technology-driven company, we deploy cutting-edge solutions to manage and operate school district transportation systems while also launching our own charter platform and developing proprietary SaaS offerings. Additionally, we are spearheading a nationwide initiative to electrify school transportation fleets, simultaneously supporting local utilities by feeding much-needed energy back into the grid. We have been recognized as CNBC 50 disruptor, Financial Times 500 fastest growing companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas.
Who You Are:
Reporting to the Director of Accounting, the Senior Payroll Accountant is responsible for ensuring the integrity of payroll accounting and reporting by providing process knowledge, technical expertise, and business collaboration, with a strong desire to improve processes and controls. The position requires an in-depth understanding of accounting and operational aspects of payroll and payroll systems.
What You'll Do:
Responsible for a variety of complex month-end closing activities, journal entry preparation, account analysis, intercompany transactions, payroll analysis, account reconciliation, and month-end consolidation
Collaborate with FP&A, Payroll operations, other accounting colleagues, as well as third party service providers to execute the financial close, provide guidance and work together to improve the processes
Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead efforts to implement process changes
Operate independently for process improvements and lead efforts to implement process changes
Initiate processes and streamline existing processes for efficiency and to sustain future growth of the company
Participate in projects and initiatives related to existing or new process/implementations as needed
Complete external audit requests, tax requests as well as ad-hoc requests from other part of the organization
Support all Company initiatives as identified by management
What You Bring To Zm:
4-6 years of hands-on working experience in accounting
A mix of venture-backed and medium to large publicly listed cleantech, software or SaaS companies, and Big 4 experience is highly desired
Strong system knowledge, preferably Netsuite
You are a Critical Thinker with the ability to understand issues, proactively resolve problems and can identify process improvements and efficiencies.
Attention to detail, organized and thorough with desire for continuous improvement
Ability to effectively manage critical deadlines
"Self-starter" with a can-do attitude and a serious desire to have a positive impact on our company
Strong day-to-day project management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team, yet function well with independent responsibilities
BA/BS degree in Accounting
CPA certification is desired but not necessary
The targeted base salary range for this role is listed in the compensation section below. Actual salary may be above or below this range based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. In addition, this position may include additional compensation in the form of equity or commissions. If you are a full-time salaried or hourly worker, we offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Holidays, Wellness, Vacation, and more. The targeted pay range for this role in US CA is: $114,000 - $132,000
Zum Services, Inc. and all its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.