Corporate Accountant

1. Role Overview Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI research group to engage experienced corporate accountants for a high-impact, short-term project. Professionals will assess and refine AI-generated content related to financial reporting, audits, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. This opportunity is ideal for accountants from top-tier firms seeking to apply their expertise in a flexible, project-based setting at the intersection of finance and technology.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Review AI-generated outputs involving GAAP/IFRS compliance, financial statements, and audit procedures

• Evaluate accuracy and clarity of content related to internal controls, risk management, and corporate disclosures

• Provide feedback on accounting scenarios to improve model performance

• Support the development of structured prompts and evaluation benchmarks for corporate accounting use cases

3. Ideal Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate accounting, preferably at a Big Four or other top accounting/consulting firm

• CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred

• Deep understanding of financial reporting standards, audits, and compliance frameworks

• Strong analytical and written communication skills

• Comfortable working independently and using digital collaboration tools

4. More About the Opportunity

• Fully remote and asynchronous — flexible hours

• Expected time commitment: 10–20 hours/week

• Engagement length: ~1–2 months, with optional extensions

• Work spans structured financial scenarios and open-ended accounting problem-solving

5. Compensation & Contract Terms

• $100–150/hour for U.S.-based professionals

• Weekly payments via Stripe Connect

• You’ll be classified as an independent contractor

6. Application Process

• Submit your resume to get started

• Complete a short form outlining your accounting background and firm experience

• Qualified professionals will receive next steps within a few days

7. About Mercor

• Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations

• Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey

• Thousands of professionals across law, engineering, research, and creative domains use Mercor to collaborate on frontier AI projects

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
• Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

About Mercor

Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models using human expertise. You will work on projects that focus on training and enhancing AI systems. You will be paid competitively, collaborate with leading researchers, and help shape the next generation of AI systems in your area of expertise.