Accounting Experts

Please Apply Through the Link Below, Other Applications Will Not be Considered: https://mercor.com/jobs/list_AAABmK5s9-TpeQmGq5pAQ4Xc?utm_source=indeed Role Overview Mercor is hiring experienced Accounting professionals to join an exciting collaboration with a top AI research lab. This role centers on contributing to the development and evaluation of advanced AI systems designed to replicate real-world accounting workflows across Corporate Accounting, Audit, Tax, and Financial Reporting. You’ll help train, test, and calibrate AI agents on complex accounting tasks derived from SEC filings, audits, month-end and year-end close processes, tax compliance, management reporting, and more. Key Responsibilities • Evaluate AI-generated accounting outputs for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and applicable regulatory frameworks. • Calibrate AI decision-making processes in tasks such as journal entry preparation, reconciliations, and variance analysis. • Simulate and audit workflows related to the financial close process, consolidations, tax filings, and internal controls. • Provide domain-specific feedback on AI-generated financial statements, disclosures, audit working papers, and management reports. • Collaborate asynchronously with product and AI teams to refine systems based on accounting best practices and real-world scenarios. Ideal Qualifications • 2+ years of professional accounting experience, ideally at top-tier public accounting firms (e.g., Big Four – Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) or within corporate accounting/finance departments of leading companies. • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related quantitative field. A Master’s degree in Accounting or an MBA with an accounting concentration is a plus. • Professional certifications such as CPA, CA, or CMA are highly valued. • Strong technical accounting proficiency, including deep knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, financial reporting, and relevant regulatory requirements. • Expertise in core accounting processes, such as month-end close, account reconciliations, revenue recognition, lease accounting, consolidations, and tax compliance. • Excellent analytical, documentation, and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex accounting concepts into clear, actionable guidance. Project Timeline • Start Date: Immediate • Duration: 1–2 months • Commitment: Part-time, ~20 hours/week • Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hours Compensation & Contract • Hourly Rate: Competitive and based on experience ($90–110 USD/hr) • Performance Bonus: Top performers receive a weekly bonus incentive in the range of $20–$100/hr on top of their pay rate. • Status: Independent Contractor • Payment: Weekly via Stripe Connect Application & Onboarding Process • Submit Resume & Application Form • AI Interview • A short, 15-minute conversation to discuss your professional background, experience, and motivations. • Work Trial • A paid, 6-hour onboarding and initial submission for evaluating your ability to interpret and apply project guidelines. About Mercor Mercor is a San Francisco-based company specializing in connecting elite professionals with cutting-edge AI initiatives. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. We help leading AI labs accelerate progress by integrating top-tier human expertise into AI development. Job Type: Contract Pay: $90.00 - $110.00 per hour Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job Apply To this Job