Senior Accountant

About Zūm:

Zūm has reimagined student transportation, the nation's largest mass transit system. Our integrated end-to-end cloud-based platform provides a modern service for school districts purpose-built around the needs of kids and the expectations of their families. Zūm provides one seamless, real-time interface for parents, drivers, schools, districts, administrators, and operators, to transport children safely and with increased visibility and personalized care. Our multi-sized vehicle approach includes an electric vehicle-first commitment, reduces student commute times by up to 20%, and coupled with our marketplace, delivers added fleet efficiency and optimization. We have been driving the industry forward since 2015, and with more than 8 million miles completed to date, we are leading a new era of safe, reliable, efficient, and sustainable transportation.

Who You Are:

Reporting to the Director of Accounting and play a key role in financial reporting, month-end close, and process improvements. You will be instrumental in maintaining accurate financials and supporting cross-functional collaboration across departments.

This role requires experience with lease accounting and consolidated financial statements. Joint venture accounting and fixed asset experience are a strong plus.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly close schedules

• Apply ASC 842 lease accounting standards to ensure proper classification and accurate reporting

• Manage and reconcile prepaid expenses, ensuring timely amortization and proper cutoff

• Prepare and book month-end accruals based on supporting documentation and departmental input

• Assist with consolidated financial statements, including intercompany eliminations and reporting across multiple subsidiaries

• M aintain and track fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals (preferred)

• Collaborate with FP&A, Legal, and cross-functional teams on reporting, new initiatives, and ad hoc projects

• Support external audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries

• Drive process improvements to optimize the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations

What You Bring To Zūm:

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a multi-entity environment

• Proficiency in lease accounting (ASC 842) and GAAP

• Experience in LeaseQuery is preferred

• Experience preparing or supporting consolidated financials

• Strong understanding of intercompany accounting and eliminations

• Sarbanes-Oxley(SOX) internal controls experience

• Prior exposure to JV structures or fixed asset accounting is a plus

• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large data sets

• Experience with NetSuite or other large ERP systems preferred

• CPA license or progress toward CPA is strongly preferred

• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively

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.