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 Senior Accountant will play a key role in the monthly close process with a primary focus on revenue cost-of-sales and related balance sheet accounts. You will drive end-to-end revenue accounting workflows maintain accurate reconciliations support audit requirements and prepare components of the monthly reporting package with strong analytical insight. This role is essential in maintaining data integrity across the general ledger and subledgers and supporting a scalable well-controlled accounting environment.
What Youll Do
Revenue Cost of Sales & Reporting
Execute revenue recognition workflows in accordance with ASC 606 and company policies.
Ensure accuracy and consistency across the GL revenue systems and subledgers.
Contribute to the monthly reporting package including flux analyses trend insights and KPI reporting.
Monthly Close
Prepare journal entries for revenue cost of sales and related balance sheet accounts.
Maintain workpapers and tie-outs to support an efficient and timely close.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies by partnering closely with cross-functional teams.
Internal Controls & Process Documentation
Perform internal controls over revenue and financial reporting; maintain complete and organized control evidence.
Document accounting procedures and contribute to scalable processes and SOPs.
Assist in identifying process gaps and strengthening the control environment.
Audit Support
Prepare audit-ready documentation workpapers and PBC deliverables focused on revenue cost of sales and related balance sheet accounts.
Maintain standardized templates for audit support and internal review.
Respond to auditor inquiries with accuracy clarity and timeliness.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with RevOps FP&A Legal and other internal teams to ensure accuracy in revenue and contract data.
Collaborate with external consultants or system vendors on revenue tools workflows and data integrity.
What Were Looking For
35 years of accounting experience ideally including both public accounting and high-growth company experience.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP with emphasis on ASC 606 revenue recognition.
Hands-on experience preparing reconciliations journal entries and month-end schedules.
Experience in a startup or high-growth environment is strongly preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables VLOOKUP data analysis).
Excellent documentation organization and communication skills.
High attention to detail strong analytical mindset and ability to work independently.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced dynamic environment with evolving processes.
Demonstrated ownership professionalism and adaptability.
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:
Senior IC
About MercorMercor 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 ex...
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 Senior Accountant will play a key role in the monthly close process with a primary focus on revenue cost-of-sales and related balance sheet accounts. You will drive end-to-end revenue accounting workflows maintain accurate reconciliations support audit requirements and prepare components of the monthly reporting package with strong analytical insight. This role is essential in maintaining data integrity across the general ledger and subledgers and supporting a scalable well-controlled accounting environment.
What Youll Do
Revenue Cost of Sales & Reporting
Execute revenue recognition workflows in accordance with ASC 606 and company policies.
Ensure accuracy and consistency across the GL revenue systems and subledgers.
Contribute to the monthly reporting package including flux analyses trend insights and KPI reporting.
Monthly Close
Prepare journal entries for revenue cost of sales and related balance sheet accounts.
Maintain workpapers and tie-outs to support an efficient and timely close.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies by partnering closely with cross-functional teams.
Internal Controls & Process Documentation
Perform internal controls over revenue and financial reporting; maintain complete and organized control evidence.
Document accounting procedures and contribute to scalable processes and SOPs.
Assist in identifying process gaps and strengthening the control environment.
Audit Support
Prepare audit-ready documentation workpapers and PBC deliverables focused on revenue cost of sales and related balance sheet accounts.
Maintain standardized templates for audit support and internal review.
Respond to auditor inquiries with accuracy clarity and timeliness.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with RevOps FP&A Legal and other internal teams to ensure accuracy in revenue and contract data.
Collaborate with external consultants or system vendors on revenue tools workflows and data integrity.
What Were Looking For
35 years of accounting experience ideally including both public accounting and high-growth company experience.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP with emphasis on ASC 606 revenue recognition.
Hands-on experience preparing reconciliations journal entries and month-end schedules.
Experience in a startup or high-growth environment is strongly preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables VLOOKUP data analysis).
Excellent documentation organization and communication skills.
High attention to detail strong analytical mindset and ability to work independently.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced dynamic environment with evolving processes.
Demonstrated ownership professionalism and adaptability.
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:
Senior IC
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