Remote Accounting Expert for AI Training and Evaluation

mercor; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; AUD 257,000 - 316,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor, a leading partner connecting AI labs with top talent, seeks an Accounting Expert for a remote contract. You will apply deep US GAAP knowledge to month-end close, prepare financial statements, and support audits and advisory work.

The role requires 5+ years of professional accounting experience, CPA or equivalent certification, and exceptionally strong written communication. You will design precise grading criteria for real-world accounting tasks, score AI-generated and human work

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional accounting experience.
• Background in audit, assurance, or advisory at leading global accounting firms.
• CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• Deep fluency in US GAAP application, month-end close, and financial statement preparation.
• Exceptionally strong written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and comfortable having your judgment reviewed.

Responsibilities

• Design precise grading criteria for real-world accounting tasks such as reconciliations, close packages, and financial statements.
• Score AI-generated and human work samples with detailed justifications for each score.
• Apply consistent, evidence-based judgment to ensure scores are reproducible and defensible.
• Incorporate feedback from senior reviewers and iterate quickly on your work.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Skills

5+ years experience

Audit/Assurance/Advisory

CPA or equivalent

US GAAP

Written communication

Detail-oriented

Month-end close

Financial statements

Education

CPA or equivalent certification

Job description

Mercor, a leading partner connecting AI labs with top talent, seeks an Accounting Expert for a remote contract. You will apply deep US GAAP knowledge to month-end close, prepare financial statements, and support audits and advisory work.

The role requires 5+ years of professional accounting experience, CPA or equivalent certification, and exceptionally strong written communication. You will design precise grading criteria for real-world accounting tasks, score AI-generated and human work