Who Is Nisos?
Nisos is the human risk management company specializing in unmasking threats before they escalate. We are a trusted advisor who operates as an extension of security, intelligence, legal, and human resource teams to protect their people and business. Our intelligence-led solutions help enterprises make critical decisions, manage human risk, and drive real world consequences for digital threats.
For more information, visit: https://www.nisos.com.
What Is The Opportunity?
We are looking for a detail-oriented, self-directed staff accountant contractor to support our finance operations on a part-time basis. This is a flexible, ongoing contract role ideally suited for an experienced accountant who enjoys steady, recurring work and values schedule flexibility.
We prefer candidates who can work a few hours across multiple days each week rather than consolidating all hours into a single day.
What You’ll Do
- Accounts Payable
- Review, code, and enter vendor invoices accurately and promptly
- Communicate with vendors to collect W9 and confirm banking details
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
- Prepare 1099 documentation at year end
- Bank Reconciliation
- Reconcile bank and credit card accounts on a regular (weekly/monthly) basis
- Identify and investigate variances or unusual transactions
- Month End Close
- Support month end close
- Post monthly journal entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts
- Prepare month end balance sheet account schedules
- Payroll
- Process semi-monthly payroll using existing payroll software
- Ensure accurate calculation of hours, deductions, withholdings, stipends, commissions, and bonuses
- Coordinate with third-party payroll providers as applicable
- Assist with payroll tax filings and year-end tasks (W-2s)
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on bookkeeping or accounting experience
- Proficiency with cloud-based enterprise accounting software
- Experience with payroll platforms
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Consistent availability spread across multiple days per week (e.g., Mon–Thu, 2–4 hours/day)
- Reliable internet connection and ability to work remotely
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred, but not required with equivalent experience
Compensation
- Proposed Rate: $30-$40/hour, depending on experience, software proficiency, and scope of payroll complexity.
Engagement Details
- Hours: 10–15 hours/week (flexible within reason; core availability preferred Mon–Thu)
- Schedule: Contractor sets their own hours within agreed windows; no strict 9-to-5 required
- Start Date: June 2026
- Classification: Independent Contractor (1099)
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