About this role
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 What We're Looking For
- 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 Nice to Have
- Optional/preferred qualifications (only if mentioned) Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly pay: $85 per hour
- Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered
- This is a fully remote, independent contractor engagement; workload 10-20 hours per week; starts immediately