Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting Specialist (CPA)

Mercor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI lab to translate real technical accounting and external reporting work into structured, high-quality training data that teaches AI to reason through complex ASC judgments. The role focuses on ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 718, and ASC 805 with Big 4/public-company experience and CPA credentials.

The position involves designing realistic scenarios, reviewing AI outputs for accuracy, and providing precise feedback to sharpen AI reasoning, all while collaborating

Qualifications

• Big 4 or public-company technical accounting / SEC reporting background.
• Deep, hands-on ASC exposure (606, 842, 718, 805) — actual technical-accounting depth, not general audit experience.
• CPA
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong written communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design realistic ASC-based scenarios using memos, schedules, and SEC filings.
• Review AI outputs for standards-accurate conclusions with defensible support.
• Provide clear written feedback to improve AI reasoning in technical accounting.
• Collaborate asynchronously with the research team.

Education

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

CPA

Job description

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI lab to translate real technical accounting and external reporting work into structured, high-quality training data that teaches AI to reason through complex ASC judgments. The role focuses on ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 718, and ASC 805 with Big 4/public-company experience and CPA credentials.

The position involves designing realistic scenarios, reviewing AI outputs for accuracy, and providing precise feedback to sharpen AI reasoning, all while collaborating