Accounting Expert - New York

Career Launch; New York (NY); Remote; USD 97,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote contract work

Job summary

Mercor is seeking an Accounting Expert for a remote contract role. You will review AI-generated accounting responses, assess their accuracy against GAAP or IFRS, and provide clear written feedback. The workload is 10–20 hours weekly with independent contractor terms, and availability may vary.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in accounting/auditing, CPA or equivalent, and strong written communication. This role is US-based, with no support for H1-B or STEM OPT candidates.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in accounting, auditing or tax (public accounting, corporate finance, advisory).
• CPA or equivalent qualification and/or a relevant accounting or finance degree.
• Knowledge of GAAP or IFRS and financial-statement analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review competing AI responses to accounting and reporting problems and judge accuracy and standards.
• Provide clear written feedback and join calibration sessions.

Skills

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Education

CPA or equivalent qualification

Accounting/Finance degree

Job description

Career Launch is sourcing applicants for Mercor's Accounting Expert opportunity. This is remote contract work; the source provider handles selection and engagement.

The work and requirements

Review competing AI responses to accounting and reporting problems. Use the supplied evidence and reasoning to judge accuracy, financial-reporting standards and the strength of each conclusion. Provide clear written feedback and join calibration sessions.

The source seeks professionals with two or more years in accounting, auditing or tax, including public accounting, corporate finance and advisory work. A CPA or equivalent qualification and/or a relevant accounting or finance degree is expected. Knowledge of GAAP or IFRS, financial-statement analysis and careful written communication is important.

The advertised workload is 10 to 20 hours weekly, with a remote independent-contractor arrangement and applications reviewed as received. Project availability and length can change. Mercor states that H1-B and STEM OPT candidates cannot be supported.

Advertised compensation

USD $85 to $85 per hour. This is the provider's advertised range, not a guaranteed salary or guaranteed number of hours.

Source listing: https://work.mercor.com/jobs/list_AAABn0MTnuGa6YO-AKFD_ah0/accounting-expert