Finance and Accounting Analyst

ScaleUp; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the educational industry is seeking a Finance and Accounting Analyst to join their remote team. The position involves managing HRIS, payroll, and compliance while supporting strategic financial decision-making. Ideal candidates will have HR experience, strong organizational skills, and be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR roles for U.S. or Puerto Rican companies.
• Hands-on experience with Rippling is required.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage HRIS and payroll processing.
• Develop HR policies and ensure compliance.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Tools

Rippling

Slack

ClickUp

Notion

Asana

Job description

We’re Hiring: Finance and Accounting Analyst (Remote - LATAM)

Full-time | Reports to Finance Manager | Educational Industry

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Finance and Accounting Analyst to join our dynamic team. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial records, managing accounting operations, and supporting financial planning and analysis to help drive strategic decision-making.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. HRIS Management (Rippling)

• Register and onboard new employees on Rippling, ensuring all records are accurate and complete.

• Manage updates (salary changes, promotions, role changes, etc.) in a timely manner.

• Keep employee data organized and current: departments, managers, benefits, employment status, etc.

2. Payroll Processing

• Review and validate time-tracking and attendance records.

• Coordinate with managers to confirm hours before each payroll cycle.

• Ensure payroll reflects hours worked, leave taken, and benefits accurately.

3. Policy Development & Compliance

• Draft and update HR policies aligned with U.S. and Puerto Rican labor laws.

• Monitor legal compliance and support fair, ethical resolution of workplace issues.

4. Employee Requests & Leave Management

• Process leave requests (sick, vacation, special leave), ensuring proper documentation.

• Make sure all approvals align with internal policies.

5. Recruitment & Selection

• Post open roles internally and externally.

• Review applications and resumes through Rippling.

• Screen candidates and coordinate interviews, assessments, and documentation.

• Occasionally participate in virtual or in-person job fairs.

6. Pre-employment Documentation

• Coordinate pre-employment steps: health insurance enrollment, drug testing, background checks, etc.

• Communicate with labs and third-party vendors to follow up on confirmations.

7. Hiring & Role Formalization

• Prepare and issue employment contracts aligned with local labor laws.

• Maintain accurate job descriptions and employee records (digital and/or physical).

8. Onboarding & Orientation

• Lead engaging onboarding sessions covering policies, systems, and company culture.

• Ensure all required documentation is reviewed and signed, including the employee handbook.
  

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working in HR roles (HRBP or HR Analyst) for U.S. or Puerto Rican companies (remotely is a plus!).

• Hands-on experience with Rippling is required.

• Comfortable using tools like Slack, ClickUp, Notion, or Asana.

• Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential data discreetly.

• Bilingual or fluent in English and Spanish.

If this sounds like a great opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you—please apply now!