Accounting & Audit Expert

About The Job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Accounting & Audit Expert

• Type: Contract
• Compensation: $500–$1000 per completed task
• Location: Remote
• Duration: ~2 weeks
• Commitment: ~15 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated accounting outputs for accuracy and compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory frameworks.
• Calibrate AI decision-making processes in tasks like journal entry preparation and variance analysis.
• Simulate and audit workflows related to financial close, consolidations, and tax filings.
• Provide domain-specific feedback on AI-generated financial statements and management reports.
• Collaborate asynchronously with product and AI teams to refine systems based on accounting best practices.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 4+ years of professional accounting experience at top-tier firms or specialized contexts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CA, CMA, or ACCA.
• Strong technical accounting proficiency with knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and other frameworks.
• Expertise in core accounting processes like financial reporting and tax compliance.

Preferred

• Experience in forensic, government, nonprofit, or cross-border accounting.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Compensation & Legal

• Task Completion Pay: $500–$1000 per completed task
• Performance Bonus: Weekly bonus incentive for top performers.

Start Date

• Immediate