Job Description
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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 & Audit Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $50–$105/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 1–2 months
Commitment: ~20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
Evaluate AI-generated accounting outputs for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory frameworks.
Calibrate AI decision-making processes in tasks like 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.
Qualifications
Must-Have
2+ years of professional accounting experience at top-tier public accounting firms or Fortune 500 corporate finance/accounting departments.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related quantitative field.
Professional certifications such as CPA, CA, CMA, or ACCA.
Strong technical accounting proficiency, including knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and other relevant frameworks.
Expertise in core accounting processes like financial reporting, budgeting, tax compliance, and internal controls.
Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Preferred
Experience in specialized areas such as forensic accounting, government accounting, nonprofit/fund accounting, or cross-border accounting.
Start Date
Immediate
Compensation & Legal
Hourly Rate: Competitive and based on experience ($50–$105/hour)
Performance Bonus: Top performers receive a weekly bonus incentive in the range of $20–$100/hour on top of their pay rate.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
Submit Resume & Application Form
AI Interview: A short, 15-minute conversation to discuss your professional background, experience, and motivations.
Work Trial: A paid, 6-hour onboarding and initial submission for evaluating your ability to interpret and apply project guidelines.
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/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.
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 & Audit Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $50–$105/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 1–2 months
Commitment: ~20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
Evaluate AI-generated accounting outputs for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory frameworks.
Calibrate AI decision-making processes in tasks like 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.
Qualifications
Must-Have
2+ years of professional accounting experience at top-tier public accounting firms or Fortune 500 corporate finance/accounting departments.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related quantitative field.
Professional certifications such as CPA, CA, CMA, or ACCA.
Strong technical accounting proficiency, including knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and other relevant frameworks.
Expertise in core accounting processes like financial reporting, budgeting, tax compliance, and internal controls.
Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Preferred
Experience in specialized areas such as forensic accounting, government accounting, nonprofit/fund accounting, or cross-border accounting.
Start Date
Immediate
Compensation & Legal
Hourly Rate: Competitive and based on experience ($50–$105/hour)
Performance Bonus: Top performers receive a weekly bonus incentive in the range of $20–$100/hour on top of their pay rate.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
Submit Resume & Application Form
AI Interview: A short, 15-minute conversation to discuss your professional background, experience, and motivations.
Work Trial: A paid, 6-hour onboarding and initial submission for evaluating your ability to interpret and apply project guidelines.
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/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.
💡 Quick Summary
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