Accounting Consultant

Aston Carter•New York, NY

3d•$125 - $125•Remote

About The Position

This is an opportunity for a seasoned accounting or finance professional to bring their real-world expertise into the field of Artificial Intelligence. The role involves training and improving cutting-edge AI models used by finance professionals worldwide, within a flexible, fully remote consulting environment. The consultant's expertise, whether in controllership, public accounting, audit, tax, financial reporting, FP&A, or technical accounting, will directly influence how the next generation of AI understands and solves complex accounting and finance challenges. The role is ideal for professionals who enjoy solving complex problems, evaluating technical accounting issues, and contributing to innovative projects that are shaping the future of work.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Experience in one or more of the following: Public Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Audit, Tax, Advisory Services, Financial Reporting, FP&A, Finance Operations.
Strong understanding of financial reporting and controllership functions.
Experience with technical accounting topics, including revenue recognition and lease accounting.
Knowledge of internal controls and SOX compliance.
Exposure to treasury functions and month-end close processes.
Excellent written communication and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
Basic familiarity with AI, ChatGPT, Copilot, or other LLM tools.
Availability for 30-40 hours per week throughout the engagement.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation preferred (not required).
Master's degree or advanced accounting/finance credentials are a plus.
Experience creating or reviewing complex accounting and finance case studies.
Consulting, advisory, or project-based experience.
Interest in emerging technologies and AI applications within accounting, finance, and business operations.
Passion for improving how AI supports finance professionals and organizations globally.

Responsibilities

Review accounting and finance scenarios and evaluate AI-generated responses for accuracy, completeness, and professional relevance.
Assess financial reporting, audit, tax, treasury, and technical accounting content against industry standards and best practices.
Provide expert feedback to improve the quality, consistency, and reliability of AI-generated outputs.
Develop realistic accounting and finance case studies based on real-world business situations.
Create clear explanations of accounting principles, technical accounting guidance, and practical applications.
Identify errors, inconsistencies, and gaps in AI-generated analysis and recommend improvements.
Evaluate AI reasoning and decision-making in accounting and financial contexts.
Collaborate with project teams to enhance evaluation standards and quality guidelines.
Manage priorities independently while maintaining high-quality deliverables and meeting project timelines.
Test and review outputs generated by AI and Large Language Model (LLM) technologies.