Okay, let’s tackle this. So Kelly Mostek has a solid set of accounting skills, but she’s not a seasoned expert. Her experience is more on the entry-level side, with skills like Quickbooks and bookkeeping. Location is Cedar Rapids, Iowa, which is a mid-sized city. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, accounting and bookkeeping professionals in the Cedar Rapids area have average salaries around $40,000–$60,000 per year. Considering her skills and location, I estimate her hourly rate to be around $20–$40. Let’s round it to $25–$35. However, since she has some experience with financial reporting and corporate tax, I’ll bump it up to $45 per hour, which is a bit higher than the average but still reasonable for an entry-level accounting professional.