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About the Role
Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research organization to engage experienced accountants for a project focused on evaluating how well AI systems perform real-world accounting work. Rather than producing deliverables yourself, you will define what excellent work looks like: designing task-specific grading criteria and scoring completed work samples with rigorous, well-reasoned written justifications. Design precise, task-specific grading criteria for real-world accounting deliverables (reconciliations, close packages, financial statements
What You'll Do
- Design precise, task-specific grading criteria for real-world accounting deliverables (reconciliations, close packages, financial statements and disclosures, workpapers, technical accounting memos)
- Score AI-generated and human work samples against those criteria, with detailed written justifications for every score
- Apply consistent, evidence-based judgment so that scores are reproducible and defensible
- Incorporate structured feedback from senior reviewers and iterate quickly on your work
You're a Good Fit If You
- 5+ years of professional accounting experience
- Background in audit, assurance, or advisory at leading global accounting firms, or in senior accounting roles at large public companies
- CPA or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred
- Deep fluency in the day-to-day craft: US GAAP application, month-end close, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation and disclosures, and audit-ready workpapers
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Pay & Payout
Independent contractor engagement, fully remote. Mercor pays weekly via Stripe or Wise.
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