Accounting Expert - New York

Initio Capital; New York (NY); Remote; USD 97,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor seeks an Accounting Expert for remote contract work. Review competing AI responses to accounting and reporting problems and provide clear feedback to improve accuracy and adherence to standards.

Applicants should have 2+ years in accounting, auditing or tax, plus a CPA or equivalent qualification or a relevant degree. The role is 10–20 hours weekly; applications are reviewed as received. H1-B and STEM OPT are not supported. USD 85 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in accounting, auditing or tax, including public accounting or corporate finance.
• CPA or equivalent qualification or a relevant accounting/finance degree expected.
• Knowledge of GAAP or IFRS and financial-statement analysis.
• Strong written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review competing AI responses to accounting and reporting problems.
• Provide clear written feedback and participate in calibration sessions.
• Evaluate evidence and reasoning to judge accuracy against financial reporting standards.

Skills

Accounting experience

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Written communication

Auditing or tax exposure

Education

CPA or equivalent

Accounting/Finance degree

Job description

Initio Capital 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.