Accounting Expert - CPA Preferred

Mercor
  • San Francisco, California
  • Remote
  • $130–$160 Per Hour
2 days ago

Job Description

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Accounting Expert
Type:Contract
Compensation:$130–$160/hour
Location:Remote

Role Responsibilities

  • Design precise, task-specific grading criteria for real-world accounting deliverables such as reconciliations, close packages, and financial statements.
  • Score AI-generated and human work samples against established criteria, providing detailed written justifications for every score.
  • Apply consistent, evidence-based judgment to ensure scores are reproducible and defensible.
  • Incorporate structured feedback from senior reviewers and iterate quickly on your work.
  • Collaborate independently and asynchronously to enhance AI model performance in accounting tasks.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • 5+ years of professional accounting experience.
  • Background in audit, assurance, or advisory at leading global accounting firms, or in senior accounting roles at large public companies.
  • CPA or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred.
  • Deep fluency in US GAAP application, month-end close, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and audit-ready workpapers.
  • Exceptionally strong written communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented, consistent, and comfortable with peer-reviewed judgment.

Preferred

  • Prior experience with AI training, evaluation, or human-data projects.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Submit your resume or relevant professional background to get started.
  • Qualified applicants may be asked to complete a brief technical assessment or submit additional information.

Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
  • For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSan Francisco, California (
Remote
)
Salary$130–$160 Per Hour

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Benchmarkingunmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Financial Statementsunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Performance Modelingunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Research Laboratoryunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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