Accounting Expert

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 (Big Four or leading corporate accounting/finance preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master's or MBA with accounting concentration is a plus.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CA, or CMA are highly valued.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, financial reporting, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Expertise in month-end close, account reconciliations, revenue recognition, lease accounting, consolidations, and tax compliance.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and presentation skills; ability to distill complex concepts into clear, actionable guidance.

Project Timeline

• Start Date: Immediate
• Duration: 1-2 months
• Commitment: 20 hours/week (part-time)
• Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous

Compensation & Contract

• Hourly Rate: $50-105 USD/hr (based on experience)
• Performance Bonus: $20-$100/hr for top performers
• Status: Independent Contractor
• Payment: Weekly via Stripe Connect