# Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting at Mercor in San…

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# Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting

Mercor 

** San Francisco, United States ** Full Time ** Finance Jobs ** United States ** New

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## Job Description

**About the job**

**Mercor** connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include **Benchmark**, **General Catalyst**, **Peter Thiel**, **Adam D'Angelo**, **Larry Summers**, and **Jack Dorsey**.

**Position:** Accounting Expert
**Type:** **Contract**
**Compensation:** **$70–$80/hour**
**Location:** **Remote**

**Role Responsibilities**

- Construct accounting scenarios spanning financial statement preparation, technical accounting research, and audit processes. Focus on complex transaction accounting like M&A, revenue recognition, and leases. 
- Build tasks across financial reporting, technical accounting, audit and assurance, and internal controls/SOX compliance. 
- Develop scenarios using tools such as ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), consolidation software, and audit management platforms. Include research tools like Bloomberg Tax and RIA Checkpoint. 
- Apply accounting methodologies to standards like US GAAP, PCAOB, IFRS, and ISA. Produce reference financial statements, technical accounting memos, and audit workpapers. 
- Author rubrics to distinguish authentic accounting judgment from generic textbook recall. 

**Qualifications**

**Must-Have**

- 5+ years working as an accountant, controller, or audit partner at a major accounting firm or corporation. 
- Direct ownership of financial reporting, audit engagements, or technical accounting matters. 
- Fluency in accounting tooling and understanding of regulatory reporting and audit standards. 

**Preferred**

- A recognized professional credential (CPA, ACCA, or CA); prior rubric or training authorship is a plus. 

**Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)**

- Upload resume 
- AI interview based on your resume 
- Submit form 

**Resources & Support**

- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome 
- For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com 

*PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.*

Posted August 15, 2026