Accounting Expert - CPA Required

Mercor; New York (NY); Remote; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research lab to train frontier models on rigorous accounting and financial‑reporting reasoning. We recruit Accounting Experts to evaluate and compare model outputs, ensuring accuracy and alignment with real‑world professional standards.

You will assess model responses, read model reasoning, and provide detailed feedback to help improve outcomes in GAAP/IFRS contexts while supporting onboarding and calibration sessions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in accounting, audit, or tax.
• CPA (or equivalent) and/or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Fluent in GAAP and/or IFRS and financial-statement analysis.
• Demonstrate excellent written communication with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Compare two AI-generated responses to the same prompt and decide which one is better.
• Read each model's reasoning / thought process to inform your judgment from provided input files.
• Explain why one output outperforms the other, citing correctness, standards compliance (GAAP/IFRS), and quality of reasoning.
• Provide written feedback the research team uses to improve model behavior.
• Participate in onboarding and specialty calibration sessions.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Financial analysis

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

CPA or equivalent

Accounting/Finance degree

Job description

About the Role

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research lab to train frontier models on rigorous accounting and financial-reporting reasoning. We're hiring Accounting Experts to evaluate and compare model outputs on challenging accounting problems, helping shape how the next generation of AI reasons about financial statements, auditing, and tax.

Your accounting expertise will ensure each evaluation is accurate, precise, and aligned with real-world professional standards.

What You'll Do

• Compare two AI-generated responses to the same prompt and decide which one is better

• Work from the provided input files and read each model's reasoning / thought process to inform your judgment

• Clearly explain why one output outperforms the other, citing correctness, standards compliance (GAAP/IFRS), and quality of reasoning

• Provide written feedback the research team uses to improve model behavior

• Participate in onboarding and specialty calibration sessions

You're a Good Fit If You

• Have 2+ years of professional experience in accounting, audit, or tax (public accounting, corporate finance, or advisory)

• Hold a CPA (or equivalent) and/or a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• Are fluent in GAAP and/or IFRS and financial-statement analysis

• Demonstrate excellent written communication with high attention to detail

Role Highlights

• Flexible workload: 10–20 hours per week

• Role starts immediately; applications reviewed on a rolling basis