Corporate – Controllership Accountant

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Corporate accountant translating controllership and close expertise into training data. Reviewing AI-generated accounting work for GAAP accuracy with Mercor’s research team.

Responsibilities:

  • Design realistic accounting scenarios based on controllership work
  • Prepare scenarios involving financial statements, journal entries, account and bank reconciliations, month-end / period-end close, fixed assets and depreciation, accruals, and prepaids
  • Review and compare AI-generated accounting outputs for accuracy, GAAP compliance, and professional judgment
  • Provide written feedback to improve AI performance on close and reporting tasks
  • Collaborate asynchronously with the research team
  • Submit a resume or short summary of accounting experience
  • Complete a short form covering practice area, specialties, and certifications
  • Potentially complete a brief sample task

Requirements:

  • CPA, or 3–5+ years of corporate/in-house or firm accounting experience
  • Hands-on ownership of the general ledger and period-end close
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Comfortable with QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, and Excel
  • Strong written communication and attention to detail
  • Experience with financial accounting and reporting
  • Experience with bookkeeping / client accounting services (CAS)
  • Experience with accounting operations, including AP, AR, and payroll
  • Must be able to work as an independent contractor
  • H1-B and STEM OPT candidates are not supported

Benefits:

  • Fully remote role
  • Flexible schedule; work on your own schedule
  • Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise based on services rendered
  • Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance
  • Competitive pay
  • Collaboration with leading researchers
  • Opportunity to help shape the next generation of AI systems
  • Referral bonus of up to $480 per successful referral