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Accounting Expert at Mercor. Location Information: USA. This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more.. Role Description. Mercor is partnering with one of the world’s leading AI Labs on a project to improve how financial information is interpreted, verified, and communicated.. We’re seeking . CPAs, Enrolled Agents, and experienced U.S. tax professionals . to . review federal and state tax returns . and produce . clear, structured insights . . This is a . remote, short-term engagement . with flexible hours. You’ll analyze the contents of various returns and document key findings that help verify facts, highlight edge cases, and surface important follow-ups.. Key Responsibilities. Review a variety of U.S. tax returns (federal and state) and related forms/schedules. . Extract concise insights (e.g., filing status, income sources, deductions/credits, refund/amount-owed drivers, cross-year changes). . Create short verification checklists / follow-up questions an accountant would ask to confirm accuracy or resolve ambiguity. . Flag anomalies and edge cases (e.g., multi-state moves, amended filings, AMT, unusual credits, penalties/interest). . Types of Returns & Scenarios You May Review. Federal . : Form 1040 / 1040-SR and common schedules (A, B, C, D, E, SE), W-2, 1099 variants (NEC/INT/DIV/B/R/K), K-1, amended returns (1040X). . State . : Wide coverage across all 50 states, including states with no income tax; states with distinctive rules/credits; and . local tax . jurisdictions (e.g., NYC, Philadelphia). . Filing situations . : Single, MFJ, MFS, HOH, QSS; life events and year-over-year changes. . Common themes . : Employment/self-employment, rental activities, capital gains, retirement distributions, education benefits, EITC/CTC, HSA, property transactions, NOLs, foreign income/FTC, rollovers/conversions, and more. . Qualifications. CPA or EA . , and . 7+ years . of experience of hands-on U.S. individual/business tax preparation across multiple states. . Strong working knowledge of Form 1040 ecosystems and state equivalents (including nonresident/part-year and amended filings). . Excellent written communication: able to produce crisp, well-referenced notes and checklists. . Detail-oriented with sound judgment on materiality, consistency, and data quality. . Comfortable working with provided materials and following confidentiality guidelines. . Engagement Details. Fully remote and asynchronous; work from anywhere on your own schedule while meeting project demands. . Short-term project with potential for extension based on performance and need. . Start after a brief calibration/pilot to align on style, depth, and formatting. . Compensation & Contract Terms. Competitive hourly rate based on experience ( . $50–$60 . USD/hr) . Independent contractor . Payment via Stripe Connect . Application Process. Submit your resume/CV outlining relevant tax experience. . Complete a short sample task (we’ll provide example materials) to demonstrate review quality and writing clarity. . Share your availability and capacity for the project window. . Selected candidates will be contacted promptly with next steps.