Remote Accounting Expert, AI Trainer
Accountingfly · California, United States · 1 wk ago
RemoteRemoteAccounting$40–$125/hrFull-time
Job Title: Remote Accounting Expert, AI Trainer Job ID: 1065787 Date Posted: Oct 7, 2026 Employment Type: Contract, 10+ hrs/week starting point (more hours available) Hiring Company (Organization): Confidential Location: US Remote (Telecommute) Applicants must be located in the United States, Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand Hourly Rate: $40 to $125 per hour (USD/1099) DOE, suitability for the work, and the complexity of the task you select. Job Description: Remote Accounting, Audit, and Tax subject matter experts needed to train AI; 10+ hours per week recommended starting point. Backgrounds in public accounting, corporate accounting and/or tax, audit, advisory, or similar backgrounds are all great for this role. Contributors use their subject matter expertise to evaluate, annotate, and improve AI-generated responses on accounting, tax, and financial reporting topics, and design realistic professional tasks (scenarios, supporting files, grading rubrics) used to train and test AI systems. This is not a traditional accounting role — no client work, no month-end close, no deadlines — but a structured, flexible engagement putting accounting knowledge toward AI development. Responsibilities Review and evaluate AI-generated accounting responses for accuracy, clarity, and professional appropriatenessAnnotate and rank model outputs to guide AI trainingWrite expert-level answers to accounting questions as training examplesFlag errors, misconceptions, or ambiguous outputs and provide corrective guidanceDesign and build realistic task scenarios from professional experience, including prompts, supporting files, and grading rubricsRun tasks against AI models and iterate based on expert reviewer feedbackFollow detailed written instructions precisely (formatting, upload requirements, etc.)Maintain consistent quality and throughput for the full sprint Qualifications Available for 10+ hours/week recommended starting point; more hours available if desired5 to 7+ years of accounting or tax experience (public accounting, corporate finance or tax, public accounting tax, advisory or similar)CPA or EA preferred but not requiredStrong written communication skillsComfortable working independently in a remote, self-directed settingCareful reader of instructions; receptive to feedback and revisionsBaseline tech literacy (cloud tools, browser profiles, desktop app installs, file conversion/zipping)Based in the United StatesGeneral understanding of LLMs/AI landscape Compensation & Terms Must pass a skills assessment (3-4 hours, unpaid; no AI/LLM assistance permitted to complete the assessment)Paid on a regular cadence; contract positionFully remote (work from anywhere in the US, Canada, or the UK)Flexible project-based work