Accounting Specialist — Excel Dataset Creation at Mercor

Accounting Specialist | $70/hr | Remote | ~10hrs/week

Mercor is partnering with a cutting-edge AI research initiative to generate high-quality Excel-based training data for financial modeling. This unique project-based opportunity allows experienced finance professionals to contribute their domain expertise to frontier AI model development.

Role Overview

We're seeking finance specialists with deep Excel expertise to create realistic, structurally complex spreadsheets across key financial domains. You'll help synthesize training data that pushes the boundaries of AI capabilities in financial modeling.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and write detailed prompts for generating complex financial Excel models
• Review and refine AI-generated spreadsheets for structural integrity and formula accuracy
• Ensure financial logic, dynamic formulas, and input-calculation separation are correctly implemented
• Contribute models such as amortization schedules, lease accounting (ASC 842), bank reconciliations, and fixed asset rolls
• Deliver fully functional, formula-dense Excel files that meet rigorous quality standards
• Leverage state-of-the-art AI agents to create advanced Excel models

Ideal Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounting, audit, or financial reporting
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, modeling, and spreadsheet architecture
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to verify mathematical and structural accuracy
• Experience creating or auditing Excel models used in professional settings

Project Details

• Remote and asynchronous — set your own schedule
• Expected commitment: ~10 hours per week
• Duration: 1 week (with possibility for extension)
• Target deliverable: 20 unique, high-quality Excel files

Compensation & Terms

• $70 per hour
• Weekly payments for accepted deliverables
• Independent contractor arrangement

Application Process

Submit your resume to express interest. Selected candidates may be asked to complete a short Excel task as part of the evaluation process.

About Mercor

Mercor is a talent marketplace connecting top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations. Backed by Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey, thousands of professionals across various domains have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the future of AI.