Full-Time

Payroll Administrator

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Zum

Zum

201-500 employees

Technology-driven school transportation service

Compensation Overview

$27 - $32/hr

Entry, Junior

Papillion, NE, USA

Category
Bookkeeping
Payroll Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • High School graduate or equivalent
  • Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook; and knowledge of basic office equipment
  • Demonstrated ten-key and data entry skills; with the ability to maintain accuracy and speed
  • Basic clerical and math skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Computer literacy, preferably in word processing and spreadsheets
  • Excellent oral communication skills to respond and present professionally to callers and visitors
  • Prioritization, organization, coordination, and time management skills to develop and maintain manual and computerized filing systems, coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines, and apply protocols to coordinate the flow of materials and correspondence in the Department
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively and diplomatically handle a wide range of demanding inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources
Responsibilities
  • Effectively facilitate and manage the flow of information within the CSC
  • Enter data from timesheets on a daily basis
  • Perform daily audits and enter corrections
  • Enter employee and billing information into various computer systems/applications
  • Complete Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll Tasks
  • Generate reports as needed
  • Encourage compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Maintain accurate, orderly, and up to date filing systems for all administrative records
  • Maintain security of all files and records
  • Perform various administrative tasks

Zum offers a transportation service for school children that emphasizes efficiency and environmental sustainability, featuring a fleet that includes electric vehicles. Their platform uses analytics to optimize operations and includes an app for parents, drivers, and schools to track buses and students in real-time, enhancing safety and transparency. Zum stands out from competitors by focusing on cost and time savings while providing comprehensive fleet management tools. The company's goal is to improve the school transportation experience while promoting eco-friendly practices.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$368.8M

Headquarters

Redwood City, California

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zum secured contracts with major districts like Virginia Beach and Millard Public Schools.
  • The company is recognized as one of the fastest-growing in the Americas.
  • Rising demand for sustainable and transparent transportation solutions benefits Zum's business model.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging startups in school transportation could threaten Zum's market share.
  • Data privacy concerns may lead to backlash from parents and communities.
  • Labor shortages could impact Zum's ability to hire and retain qualified drivers.

What makes Zum unique

  • Zum offers a tech-driven platform for real-time tracking and transparency.
  • The company integrates electric vehicles to promote sustainability in school transportation.
  • Zum's platform optimizes routes using AI and machine learning for efficiency.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Wellness Program

Paid Vacation

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

4%
PR Newswire
Apr 9th, 2025
Virginia Beach City Public Schools Adopts Zum'S Technology Platform For Modern Student Transportation

District of Over 63,000 Students Joins National Movement for Safer, More Reliable RidesREDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) has awarded a three-year technology contract to Zūm, the leader in modern student transportation, to provide a single integrated platform to power the district's school transportation. This partnership signals VBCPS's commitment to a safe, efficient, transparent and more equitable solution for students and families

RideZum
Apr 9th, 2025
Virginia Beach City Public Schools Adopts Zum's Technology Platform for Student Transportation

Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) has awarded a three-year technology contract to Zūm to provide a single integrated platform to power the district's student transportation.

PR Newswire
Apr 2nd, 2025
Financial Times Names Zum To Its 2025 List Of The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies

Recognition Marks Third Year in A Row Zum Has Appeared on Prestigious ListREDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Financial Times announced that Zūm has been named to its annual "The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies List," a recognition that supports Zum's position as the leader in modern student transportation. Zum ranks No. 28 on this year's list of the top 300 companies and is the highest-ranking company in the Logistics Transportation category. This is the third year in a row that Zum has been named to this prestigious list of innovative leaders across North, South, and Latin America

RideZum
Mar 25th, 2025
Palm Springs Unified School District Partners with Zūm to Modernize Student Transportation

Palm Springs Unified School District partners with Zūm to modernize student transportation.

PR Newswire
Mar 21st, 2025
Zum To Host School Bus Driver And Attendant Hiring Fair For Millard Public Schools

Existing drivers and new candidates are welcome at March 25-26 event in preparation for 2025-26 school yearREDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zūm, which has been awarded a four-year student transportation contract with Millard Public Schools beginning in the 2025-26 school year, will host a two-day hiring event for school bus drivers and attendants on Tuesday, March 25 and Wednesday, March 26 at Marriott Courtyard Omaha La Vista (12560 Westport Parkway, LaVista, Nebraska) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT