Audit Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $80/hr

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.

About the role

Contract position, remote, paying $70–$80/hour.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• A recognized professional credential (CPA, ACCA, or CA) is preferred.
• Prior rubric or training authorship is a plus.