Accounting Specialist (ASC 606) at Mercor

Accounting Specialist (ASC 606) | $190–210/hr | Remote (UK-Based)

Mercor is recruiting experienced UK-based Accounting Specialists with deep expertise in ASC 606 revenue recognition for a research project with a leading frontier AI lab. This is a flexible contractor engagement paying $190–$210/hr, with the opportunity to contribute up to 40 hours per week.

About the Role

You will help create, review, and evaluate high-quality accounting scenarios to support the development of frontier AI systems. This role draws on your expertise in revenue recognition, technical accounting, audit, and financial reporting to produce accurate and insightful training data.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate complex accounting scenarios involving customer contracts and revenue recognition
• Apply ASC 606 guidance to real-world business contexts, including performance obligations and transaction price allocation
• Review and assess revenue policies and contract terms
• Analyze principal vs. agent considerations and variable consideration issues
• Prepare and review technical accounting memos and financial reporting conclusions

Ideal Background

Strong candidates will have experience at firms such as Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG, BDO, Grant Thornton, Forvis Mazars, RSM, Crowe, Evelyn Partners, or another leading accounting, audit, or advisory firm.

Required Expertise

• ASC 606 revenue recognition and contract review
• Identifying and evaluating performance obligations
• Variable consideration and transaction price allocation
• Revenue timing and recognition criteria
• Audit or advisory work involving complex revenue arrangements
• Technical accounting memos and financial reporting

Requirements

• Must be based in the United Kingdom with the right to work in the UK
• Available to work up to 40 hours per week
• Comfortable applying accounting standards and explaining technical conclusions clearly

Vetting Process

• Resume and work history screen
• Short interview evaluating revenue recognition and accounting expertise

Successful contributions increase the likelihood of being selected for future Mercor projects.