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Nisos

Staff Accountant (Part-Time)

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Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
30-40 Hourly
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
30-40 Hourly

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)
Location: Remote preferred; open to local Washington, D.C. metropolitan area candidates for occasional in-office

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