Accounting Expert - CPA Preferred
$130 - $160 per hourMercor
Job Description
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.
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Vacancy posted 10 days ago
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