Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting

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.