Remote SOX Audit & Controls Specialist (Contract)

mercor; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking an Audit & Controls Specialist for a remote contract. You will design audit scenarios, review AI-generated outputs, and provide written feedback to improve audit performance and data quality.

Requirements include Big 4/regional audit experience, CPA or CIA, and a Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field, plus strong written communication and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Public accounting audit background (Big 4 or regional firm) and/or internal audit / controls (SOX) background.
• CPA or CIA.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design realistic scenarios from audit work, including audit planning, scoping, risk assessment, and substantive fieldwork.
• Review and compare AI-generated audit outputs for accuracy, evidential support, and sound professional judgment.
• Provide clear written feedback to improve AI performance in audit and controls tasks.
• Collaborate asynchronously with the research team to ensure high-quality training data.

Skills

Public accounting audit background

Strong written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Mercor is seeking an Audit & Controls Specialist for a remote contract. You will design audit scenarios, review AI-generated outputs, and provide written feedback to improve audit performance and data quality.

Requirements include Big 4/regional audit experience, CPA or CIA, and a Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field, plus strong written communication and attention to detail.