Part-Time Remote Accountant - AI Training Contract

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title:Remote Finance & Accounting Expert, AI Trainer Date Posted: Oct. 14, 2026 Employment Type: Contract, 12-week, 10+ hrs/week Location: US Remote (Telecommute) Applicants must be located in the United States Hourly Rate: $40 to $125 per hour (USD/1099) Job Description: Remote Accounting, Tax, and Finance subject matter experts needed to train AI for a 12-week project; a minimum of 10 hours per week required. Backgrounds in public accounting, corporate finance and/or tax, advisory, M&A, or similar backgrounds are all great for this role. Our client is seeking accounting, tax, and finance professionals for a 12-week AI training sprint. Contributors act as subject matter experts to evaluate, annotate, and improve AI-generated responses on accounting, tax, and financial reporting topics, and design realistic professional tasks (scenarios, supporting files, grading rubrics) used to train and test AI systems. This is not a traditional accounting role — no client work, no month-end close, no deadlines — but a structured, flexible engagement putting accounting knowledge toward AI development. ResponsibilitiesReview and evaluate AI-generated accounting responses for accuracy, clarity, and professional appropriatenessAnnotate and rank model outputs to guide AI trainingWrite expert-level answers to accounting questions as training examplesFlag errors, misconceptions, or ambiguous outputs and provide corrective guidanceDesign and build realistic task scenarios from professional experience, including prompts, supporting files, and grading rubricsRun tasks against AI models and iterate based on expert reviewer feedbackFollow detailed written instructions precisely (formatting, upload requirements, etc.)Maintain consistent quality and throughput for the full sprintQualificationsAvailable for a minimum of 10 hours/week for the full 12-week engagement7+ years accounting or tax experience (public accounting, corporate finance or tax, advisory, M&A, or similar)CPA or EA preferred but not requiredStrong written communication skillsComfortable working independently in a remote, self-directed settingCareful reader of instructions; receptive to feedback and revisionsBaseline tech literacy (cloud tools, browser profiles, desktop app installs, file conversion/zipping)Based in the United StatesGeneral understanding of LLMs/AI landscapeCompensation & TermsPaid on a regular cadence; contract positionFully remote (work from anywhere in the US)Paid skills assessment required (3–4 hours)No obligation to continue after the sprint; flexible project-based work often available afterward