About the role

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: Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting Specialist
Type:Contract
Compensation:$80–$120/hour
Location:Remote
Role Responsibilities

Design realistic scenarios from your work, including technical accounting memos, schedules, SEC filings, and footnotes.

Review and compare AI-generated technical outputs for standards-accurate conclusions and defensible support.

Provide clear written feedback to improve AI reasoning in technical accounting.

Collaborate asynchronously with the research team to enhance AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

Big 4 or public-company technical accounting / SEC reporting background.

Deep, hands-on ASC exposure (606, 842, 718, 805).

CPA

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Strong written communication and attention to detail.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

Submit a resume or a short summary of your technical accounting experience.

Complete a short form on your practice area, specialties, and certifications.

Selected applicants may complete a brief sample task.

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