Personal Accountant at Mercor

Personal Accountant | $100–150/hr | Remote | 20-30 hrs/week

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI lab to engage experienced personal accountants for an innovative project focused on enhancing AI systems' understanding of individual and household financial management. Review AI-generated content related to tax preparation, budgeting, and personal finance guidance while applying your expertise to shape the future of financial technology.

Role Overview

This short-term, remote engagement offers flexible hours and the opportunity to contribute your practical accounting knowledge to the development of smarter financial tools. Work asynchronously on your own schedule while collaborating with cutting-edge AI teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated tax advice, budget plans, and personal financial content for accuracy and clarity
• Review model outputs for common accounting scenarios including deductions, income reporting, and expense tracking
• Provide detailed feedback and corrections to improve AI model performance
• Collaborate with AI teams to simulate real-world personal finance use cases

Ideal Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a personal accountant, tax preparer, or financial advisor
• CPA certification or equivalent professional credentials preferred
• Deep knowledge of U.S. tax code, personal budgeting strategies, and financial planning
• Strong written communication skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Comfortable using digital tools and working independently

Project Details

• Estimated commitment: 20-30 hours per week
• Duration: 2 weeks, with possible extension
• Topics include retirement planning, tax filing scenarios, and budgeting models
• Fully remote and asynchronous work environment

Compensation & Terms

• $100-150/hour for U.S.-based professionals
• Weekly payments via Stripe Connect
• Independent contractor engagement

About Mercor

Mercor is a premier 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, we enable thousands of professionals to collaborate on frontier AI projects.