Okay, let’s tackle this. So Shelly has skills like accounting, financial reporting, strategy, and management, which are in demand. She also has experience with Netsuite, which is a specialized skill. Location is Spring Hill, Tennessee, which is a smaller market. According to Glassdoor, accounting professionals in Nashville (about an hour away) average around $50–$80 per hour. Considering her skills and experience, I’d estimate her rate to be on the lower end of that range, around $75 per hour, which is a reasonable starting point for a start-up environment.