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<strong>About The Job<br><br></strong><strong>Mercor</strong> connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include <strong>Benchmark</strong>, <strong>General Catalyst</strong>, <strong>Peter Thiel</strong>, <strong>Adam D'Angelo</strong>, <strong>Larry Summers</strong>, and <strong>Jack Dorsey</strong>.<br><br><strong>Position:</strong> Accounting Expert<br><br><strong>Type:</strong> <strong>Hourly contract<br><br></strong><strong>Compensation:</strong> <strong>$56–$154/hour<br><br></strong><strong>Location:</strong> <strong>Remote<br><br></strong><strong>Commitment:</strong> <strong>10–20 hours/week<br><br></strong><strong>Role Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li>Oversee the accounting cycle, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and monthly close.</li><li>Prepare and maintain financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) to inform leadership decisions.</li><li>Track budgets and forecasts, performing detailed variance and trend analysis.</li><li>Manage accounts payable and receivable, expense reimbursements, and vendor relationships.</li><li>Develop and enforce accounting policies and internal control systems tailored to a scaling AI startup.</li><li>Collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, and finance consultants to ensure compliance and accuracy.</li><li>Implement automation and system improvements to streamline financial reporting and data integrations.</li><li>Advise leadership on financial process optimization, cost structure, and operational efficiency.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong><strong>Must-Have<br><br></strong><ul><li>5+ years of professional accounting or controllership experience.</li><li>Professional certification (CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent) strongly preferred.</li><li>Proven experience in tech or AI-focused startups, or high-growth environments.</li><li>Advanced knowledge of GAAP or IFRS, reconciliations, and financial reporting standards.</li><li>Proficiency with cloud-based accounting tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite) and Excel/Sheets.</li><li>Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data clearly.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail, reliability, and organizational skills.</li><li>Comfortable working independently and communicating effectively across remote teams.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)<br><br></strong><ul><li>Upload resume</li><li>AI interview based on your resume</li><li>Submit form<br><br></li></ul><strong>Resources & Support<br><br></strong><ul><li>For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome</li><li>For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com<br><br></li></ul><em>PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.<br><br></em>,<br><br>

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