Accounting Expert
$85/hrRemote (United States)Contract
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About the Role
Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research lab to train frontier models on rigorous accounting and financial-reporting reasoning. We're hiring Accounting Experts to evaluate and compare model outputs on challenging accounting problems, helping shape how the next generation of AI reasons about financial statements, auditing, and tax.
Your accounting expertise will ensure each evaluation is accurate, precise, and aligned with real-world professional standards .
What You'll Do
Compare two AI-generated responses to the same prompt and decide which one is better
Work from the provided input files and read each model's reasoning / thought process to inform your judgment
Clearly explain why one output outperforms the other, citing correctness, standards compliance (GAAP/IFRS), and quality of reasoning
Provide written feedback the research team uses to improve model behavior
Participate in onboarding and specialty calibration sessions
You're a Good Fit If You
Have 2+ years of professional experience in accounting, audit, or tax (public accounting, corporate finance, or advisory)
Hold a CPA (or equivalent) and/or a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Are fluent in GAAP and/or IFRS and financial-statement analysis
Demonstrate excellent written communication with high attention to detail
Role Highlights
Flexible workload: 10–20 hours per week
Role starts immediately; applications reviewed on a rolling basis