Accounting Expert - Cpa Preferred

Mercor; Sydney; Remote; AUD 258,000 - 317,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking an Accounting Expert on a contract basis to design precise grading criteria for accounting deliverables and to score AI-generated and human samples with justification. You will apply rigorous, reproducible judgment and iterate with senior reviewers to improve AI model performance in accounting tasks.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, CPA preferred, and deep US GAAP expertise, including month-end close and reconciliations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional accounting experience.
• Background in audit, assurance, or advisory at leading firms or senior corporate roles.
• CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• Deep fluency in US GAAP, month-end close, reconciliations, financial statement prep, and audit-ready workpapers.
• Exceptionally strong written communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design precise grading criteria for accounting deliverables such as reconciliations and close packages.
• Score AI-generated and human samples with detailed written justifications.
• Apply consistent, evidence-based judgments to ensure reproducibility.
• Incorporate feedback from senior reviewers and iterate quickly.
• Collaborate asynchronously to improve AI model performance in accounting tasks.

Skills

5+ years accounting experience

US GAAP expertise

Month-end close

Account reconciliations

Financial statement prep

Audit-ready workpapers

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

CPA or equivalent certification

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.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [e-mail]

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