Summary Sheet: Accounting |
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| Advertiser Name | Mercor | | Advertiser Type: | Company |
| Classification: | Accounting | | Subclassification: | |
| Country: | United States | | Location: | United States |
| Language: | English - United Kingdom (en-GB) | | Contact Name: | |
| Employment Type: | Permanent | | Workhours: | Part Time |
Position: Accounting Expert - AI Trainer |
Description:
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: $77.50 USD/hr average (based on experience)
- Performance Bonus: $20-$100/hr for top performers
- Status: Independent Contractor
- Payment: Weekly via Stripe Connect
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