Accounting Manager
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 140 - 160
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
About Mercor
Mercor is at the intersection of labor markets and AI research. We partner with leading AI labs and enterprises to provide the human intelligence essential to AI development.
Our vast talent network trains frontier AI models in the same way teachers teach students: by sharing knowledge experience and context that cant be captured in code alone. Today more than 30000 experts in our network collectively earn over $1.5 million a day.
Mercor is creating a new category of work where expertise powers AI advancement. Achieving this requires an ambitious fast-paced and deeply committed team. Youll work alongside researchers operators and AI companies at the forefront of shaping the systems that are redefining society.
Mercor is a profitable Series C company valued at $10 billion. We work in-person five days a week in our new San Francisco headquarters.
About the Role
The Accounting Manager reports directly to the Controller and partners closely to build a high-quality audit-ready accounting function from the ground up. While the Controller owns audit readiness month-end close and direct coordination with external auditors the Accounting Manager plays a critical supporting role in preparing the company for its first external audit through process documentation and compilation of PBCs including areas such as stock-based compensation and leases.
This role requires strong technical accounting skills public accounting experience and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment. Its an opportunity to contribute take ownership of supporting workstreams and help shape scalable processes in a high-growth company.
What Youll Do
Monthly Close & Reporting
Partner with the Controller on the monthly close calendar and coordinate cross-functional
deliverables.
Review journal entries and reconciliations prepared by internal staff and external support teams.
Prepare the monthly reporting package including financial statements flux analyses and KPI tie-outs.
Ensure GL accuracy and completeness across revenue equity expenses and assets.
Stock Compensation & Equity Administration
Oversee administration of equity compensation programs using Carta.
Maintain accurate cap table and equity records; process grants vesting exercises and
terminations
Support equity accounting and reporting requirements including ASC 718 audits and period-end close.
Partner with Legal HR and Payroll to ensure equity activity aligns with plan documents and
approvals.
Foreign Entity & Consolidation
Oversee accounting for the companys foreign entity ensuring compliance with local GAAP and alignment with U.S. GAAP.
Review consolidation entries and reconciliations for intercompany balances.
Partner with the Controller to prepare consolidated financial statements.
Support FX remeasurement and translation adjustments.
Assist with transfer pricing and intercompany analyses as needed.
Technical Accounting
Conduct technical accounting analyses across revenue equity capitalization and leases.
Ensure accounting policies are fully integrated into operational workflows and systems promoting consistency and compliance.
Review schedules supporting documentation and analyses prepared by internal staff and external support teams to ensure accuracy and completeness.
What Were Looking For
58 years progressive accounting experience with a combination of public accounting and high-growth startup experience.
Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge with depth in ASC 606 (Revenue) and ASC 718 (Stock-Based Compensation).
Experience supporting month-end close processes and preparing management reporting packages.
Hands-on experience assisting with audits and working directly with external auditors.
Strong process design documentation and internal control mindset.
High judgment strong sense of ownership and comfort operating in ambiguous environments.
Excellent organizational and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced evolving environment.
Professional adaptable and proactive approach to change.
Why Join
Be a key partner in building a scalable audit-ready accounting function.
Gain exposure to technical accounting areas critical for growth-stage companies.
Work directly with leadership in a fast-paced high-growth startup environment.
Compensation
Base salary
Quarterly performance bonus
Generous equity grant vested over 4 years
Comprehensive benefits package
A $20K relocation bonus (if moving to the Bay Area)
A $10K housing bonus (if you live within 0.5 miles of our office)
A $1K monthly stipend for meals
Free Equinox membership
Health insurance
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Supervising
- Data Entry
- Compliance
- Customer Service
- Accounting & Finance
- General Ledger Accounting
- IFRS
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- ACCA
- CPA
