Accounting Experts - Contract

Job Title: Accounting Expert
Job Type: Contract
Location: Remote – United States Only
Compensation: $85 per hour
Workload: 10–20 hours per week
Start Date: Immediate, subject to onboarding and project requirements
Job Overview
We are seeking experienced Accounting Experts to support the training and evaluation of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models in partnership with a leading AI research lab.
In this role, you will apply your professional expertise in accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial reporting to assess AI-generated responses to complex accounting and financial scenarios. You will evaluate technical accuracy, verify compliance with applicable accounting standards, identify errors in financial reasoning, and provide detailed feedback to improve the quality and reliability of AI-generated outputs.
This opportunity is well suited to accounting professionals with strong analytical skills, sound professional judgment, and a thorough understanding of US GAAP and/or IFRS. Prior experience in AI or machine learning is not required.
Key Responsibilities
• Evaluate and compare AI-generated responses to accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial-reporting questions.
• Assess the technical accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability of financial analyses and accounting explanations.
• Review supporting documents, financial statements, input files, and model-generated outputs.
• Evaluate accounting treatments and judgments for compliance with applicable standards, including US GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Analyze complex accounting scenarios involving financial reporting, audit procedures, tax-related matters, and financial-statement analysis.
• Identify technical errors, inconsistencies, unsupported assumptions, calculation errors, and gaps in accounting logic.
• Prepare clear, structured, and well-supported written explanations justifying evaluation decisions.
• Provide actionable feedback to help improve AI model accuracy and financial reasoning capabilities.
• Participate in onboarding, training, and specialty calibration sessions to maintain consistent evaluation standards.
• Apply professional judgment and maintain a high level of accuracy, objectivity, and attention to detail throughout the evaluation process.
Required Qualifications
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in accounting, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, or a closely related field.
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, and/or a relevant professional qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or an equivalent credential.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Demonstrated experience with accounting principles, financial statements, and professional reporting practices.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to identify subtle technical errors and assess competing accounting interpretations.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts and accounting judgments clearly.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, consistency, and professional standards.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet project deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
• Professional certification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or an equivalent accounting qualification.
• Experience in external or internal auditing, corporate accounting, tax accounting, financial analysis, or technical accounting.
• Experience interpreting complex accounting standards and resolving financial-reporting issues.
• Experience reviewing financial documentation and validating calculations, assumptions, and accounting treatments.
• Previous experience with data annotation, technical evaluation, AI training, or quality assurance is beneficial but not required.
Compensation and Engagement Details
• Hourly Rate: $85 per hour.
• Weekly Commitment: Approximately 10–20 hours.
• Work Arrangement: Fully remote.
• Geographic Eligibility: Candidates must be based in the United States and eligible to undertake the contract engagement.
• Engagement Type: Contract.
• Expected Start: Immediate, subject to selection, onboarding, and project availability.
• Schedule: Flexible, subject to project deadlines and evaluation requirements.
• Selection Process: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Selected candidates may be required to complete an assessment or specialty calibration process.
Why Join This Opportunity?
• Contribute your professional accounting expertise to the development and evaluation of advanced AI systems.
• Work on challenging financial and accounting scenarios that require analytical thinking and sound professional judgment.
• Enjoy a flexible, remote contract arrangement.
• Receive competitive compensation for your specialized knowledge.
• Explore opportunities at the intersection of accounting, financial reasoning, and artificial intelligence without requiring prior AI experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and provide equal opportunity without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application and selection process.
Interested candidates can share their resume at [email protected]