Mercor

Accounting Specialist - CPA Credentialed

United States full-time Mid $80 - $80
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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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: Accounting Expert (CL Funnel)
Type:Contract
Compensation:$80/hour
Location:Remote
Role Responsibilities

Design realistic accounting scenarios and tasks from daily work, such as financial statement preparation and tax filings.

Review AI-generated accounting outputs for accuracy and compliance with GAAP/IFRS.

Create structured examples reflecting accountants' reasoning through problems.

Provide clear written feedback to improve AI performance in accounting tasks.

Collaborate asynchronously with the research team.

Qualifications

Must-Have

3+ years of professional experience in accounting, audit, tax, bookkeeping, or finance operations.

CPA, CA, ACCA, CMA, EA, or equivalent professional credential required.

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

Comfortable with common accounting tools like QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Excel.

Strong written communication and attention to detail.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

Submit a resume or a short summary of your 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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Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Accounting Specialist - CPA Credentialed role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Mercor?
  3. Which of Accounting, Finance and Remote Collaboration have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Accounting, Finance and Remote Collaboration.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Accounting Specialist - CPA Credentialed role because I can bring practical experience in Accounting, Finance and Remote Collaboration, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Mercor needs from this hire.

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