Accounting Expert

Job Description

This is a Accounting Expert role with Mercor based in Sydney, NSW, Australia
== Mercor ==

Role Seniority - junior, mid level, senior

More about the Accounting Expert role at Mercor

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

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.

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Mercor team will be there to support your growth.