Tax Accountant (CPA / EA) (Remote | $110-$130/hr)

Individual Tax Professional (CPA / EA) (Remote | $110–$130/hr)

Position: Individual Tax Professional (CPA / EA)

Type: Hourly Contract (Independent Contractor)

Compensation: $110–$130 per hour

Location: Remote (United States)

About the Opportunity

Mercor is seeking experienced individual tax professionals to evaluate advanced AI systems using realistic and complex personal tax scenarios. You will apply your expertise in tax preparation, compliance, and planning to review tax calculations, assess AI-generated analyses, and provide accurate, structured explanations.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply federal and state tax regulations, particularly New York and California, to complex individual tax returns.
• Prepare, review, and evaluate tax analyses, calculations, and positions for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify and correct errors in AI-generated tax assessments.
• Provide clear, structured written explanations of tax reasoning and conclusions.
• Work through realistic tax scenarios involving equity compensation, rental properties, investments, retirement income, and multi-state residency.

Required Qualifications

• 3–8 years of hands-on experience preparing complex individual income tax returns (Form 1040), currently or recently.
• Experience at Senior Associate to Manager level in individual tax compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of federal individual taxation and New York and/or California state tax returns.
• Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Enrolled Agent (EA) credential.
• Experience at a Big Four, national, or established regional accounting firm in private client or individual tax services.
• Expertise in equity compensation (ISOs/RSUs), Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), partnership K-1s, rental properties, and multi-state residency.

Compensation & Engagement

• $110–$130 per hour.
• Hourly contract engagement.
• Short-term project with a flexible schedule.
• Opportunity to contribute tax expertise to the development and evaluation of advanced AI systems.
• Collaboration with a leading AI research organization.

Application Process

The application process was not specified in the provided listing.

Additional Terms

• Equal Opportunity employer.
• Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.