Job description
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: Tax Accountant / Specialist
Type:Contract
Compensation:$80–$120/hour
Location:Remote
Role Responsibilities
Design realistic scenarios from tax work, including return preparation (1040 / 1120 / 1120-S / 1065), tax provision (ASC 740), and tax planning.
Review and compare AI-generated tax outputs for technical accuracy and defensible positions.
Provide clear written feedback to improve AI performance in tax tasks.
Collaborate asynchronously with the research team to enhance training data quality.
Qualifications
Must-Have
CPA or EA (Enrolled Agent).
A clear tax sub-specialty: corporate, individual, partnership, SALT, or international / cross-border.
Public accounting (firm) or in-house tax experience.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Strong written communication and attention to detail.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
Submit a resume or a short summary of your tax experience.
Complete a short form on your practice area, specialties, and certifications.
Selected applicants may complete a brief sample task.
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PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.