AI Accounting Specialist (Remote, Contract)

mercor; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 135,000 - 167,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking an Accounting Expert for a remote contract role. You will design precise grading criteria for accounting deliverables, score AI and human samples, and ensure reproducible, defensible results.

The role requires strong US GAAP knowledge and high-quality written communication. Preferred candidates hold CPA or equivalent certification and have senior accounting or audit experience at major firms or large public companies.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting experience across reconciliations, close processes and financial statements.
• Experience with audit readiness and working papers is preferred.
• CPAs or equivalent certification are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design precise grading criteria for accounting deliverables such as reconciliations and close packages.
• Score AI-generated and human work samples with detailed justification for each score.
• Apply evidence-based judgment to ensure scores are reproducible and defensible.
• Incorporate feedback from senior reviewers and iterate quickly on scoring.
• Collaborate asynchronously to improve AI model performance in accounting tasks.

Skills

5+ years accounting experience

US GAAP application

Month-end close

Account reconciliations

Audit/assurance/advisory background

Education

CPA or equivalent certification

5+ years accounting experience

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Mercor is seeking an Accounting Expert for a remote contract role. You will design precise grading criteria for accounting deliverables, score AI and human samples, and ensure reproducible, defensible results.

The role requires strong US GAAP knowledge and high-quality written communication. Preferred candidates hold CPA or equivalent certification and have senior accounting or audit experience at major firms or large public companies.