Description

Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting Specialist

Position: Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting Specialist

Type: Hourly Contract

Compensation: $80–$120/hour

Location: Remote

About the Opportunity

Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI lab to engage experienced Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting Specialists to help develop high-quality training data for AI systems. In this role, you’ll translate real-world technical accounting and external reporting expertise into structured scenarios and expert feedback that helps AI systems reason through complex ASC judgments and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Design realistic technical accounting scenarios based on professional experience.
  • Develop scenarios involving technical accounting memos and schedules.
  • Create tasks based on SEC filings, including 10-K and 10-Q reports.
  • Develop and evaluate footnotes and financial statement disclosures.
  • Apply new and complex ASC standards to real-world transactions.
  • Review and compare AI-generated technical accounting outputs.
  • Evaluate AI conclusions for standards accuracy and defensible supporting analysis.
  • Provide clear, precise written feedback to improve AI reasoning around technical accounting.
  • Collaborate asynchronously with the research team.
  • Apply professional judgment when assessing complex accounting conclusions and supporting documentation.

Required Qualifications

  • Professional background in Big 4 or public-company technical accounting and/or SEC reporting.
  • Deep, hands-on experience with relevant ASC standards, particularly:
  • ASC 606 — Revenue Recognition
  • ASC 842 — Leases
  • ASC 718 — Stock-Based Compensation
  • ASC 805 — Business Combinations
  • Demonstrated technical accounting expertise beyond general audit experience.
  • CPA certification.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Strong written communication skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and analytical ability.
  • Ability to evaluate technical accounting conclusions and supporting documentation critically.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Extensive experience preparing technical accounting memos and schedules.
  • Strong SEC reporting experience, including 10-K and 10-Q filings.
  • Experience with complex financial statement disclosures and footnotes.
  • Experience applying newly issued or complex accounting standards to transactions.
  • Experience reviewing or evaluating technical accounting work products.
  • Strong ability to communicate complex accounting conclusions clearly and concisely.

Compensation

  • $80–$120 per hour
  • Remote hourly contract.
  • Opportunity to contribute professional technical accounting expertise to the development of advanced AI systems.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be based in the United States.
  • Must have relevant technical accounting and/or SEC reporting experience.
  • CPA certification and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field are required.

Application Process

  • Submit a resume or brief summary of your technical accounting experience.
  • Complete a short form detailing your practice area, specialties, and certifications.
  • Highlight hands-on experience with ASC 606, 842, 718, and 805.
  • Demonstrate relevant technical accounting and SEC reporting experience.
  • Selected applicants may be asked to complete a brief sample task.