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Base pay range
$90.00/hr - $110.00/hr
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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, ideally at top-tier public accounting firms (e.g., Big Four – Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) or within corporate accounting/finance departments of leading companies.
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related quantitative field. A Master’s degree in Accounting or an MBA with an accounting concentration is a plus.
* Professional certifications such as CPA, CA, or CMA are highly valued.
* Strong technical accounting proficiency, including deep knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, financial reporting, and relevant regulatory requirements.
* Expertise in core accounting processes, such as month-end close, account reconciliations, revenue recognition, lease accounting, consolidations, and tax compliance.
* Excellent analytical, documentation, and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex accounting concepts into clear, actionable guidance.
Project Timeline
* Start Date: Immediate
* Duration: 1–2 months
* Commitment: Part-time, ~20 hours/week
* Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hours
Compensation & Contract
* Hourly Rate: Competitive and based on experience ($90–110 USD/hr)
* Performance Bonus: Top performers receive a weekly bonus incentive in the range of $20–$100/hr on top of their pay rate.
* Payment: Weekly via Stripe Connect
Application & Onboarding Process
* 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.
About Mercor
Mercor is a San Francisco-based company specializing in connecting elite professionals with cutting-edge AI initiatives. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. We help leading AI labs accelerate progress by integrating top-tier human expertise into AI development.
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries
Accounting and Financial Services
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