Remote | Accounting & Financial Operations Specialist — $75–$115/hour

24-Mag•New York, NY

21d•Remote

About The Position

This is a specialized part-time consulting opportunity for experienced accounting professionals across audit, tax, financial reporting, bookkeeping, controllership, forensic accounting, and accounting systems. The role supports an advanced AI initiative focused on translating real-world accounting workflows, professional judgments, and decision-making into structured evaluation materials. Selected professionals will develop realistic accounting scenarios, review model-generated outputs for technical accuracy and standards compliance, and provide detailed written feedback within their strongest area of expertise.

Requirements

At least 3 years of professional experience in accounting, audit, tax, bookkeeping, controllership, advisory, or finance operations.
Experience within public accounting, corporate or in-house accounting, advisory, or professional services.
A recognised professional credential such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CMA, EA, or an equivalent qualification.
Strong understanding of accounting standards, documentation requirements, and professional judgment.
Experience preparing or reviewing accounting work completed by other professionals.
Excellent written communication and close attention to detail.
Ability to work independently within an asynchronous project environment.
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, economics, or a related discipline is highly relevant.
CPA, CA, ACCA, CMA, EA, or an equivalent professional accounting credential is required.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in audit, tax, financial reporting, bookkeeping, controllership, forensic accounting, or accounting systems.
Familiarity with QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Excel, or comparable accounting tools.
Experience with GAAP, IFRS, tax compliance, internal controls, or financial reporting.
Background in accounting advisory, client accounting services, or finance transformation.
Previous involvement in task writing, rubric development, structured evaluation, or AI training-data work.
Experience reviewing complex accounting analyses, workpapers, or financial models.
Interest in progressing into reviewer, lead, or domain-specialist responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Design realistic accounting scenarios based on day-to-day professional work.
Develop tasks involving financial-statement preparation, reconciliations, journal entries, tax filings, audit procedures, month-end close, and internal controls.
Create structured examples that reflect how experienced accountants analyse and resolve practical problems.
Ensure scenarios include realistic assumptions, documentation, calculations, and professional judgments.
Review and compare AI-generated accounting outputs for accuracy, completeness, and professional quality.
Assess compliance with applicable GAAP, IFRS, tax, audit, or reporting standards.
Identify calculation errors, unsupported assumptions, classification issues, and technical inconsistencies.
Evaluate whether conclusions are appropriately supported by the facts and relevant accounting principles.
Provide clear written feedback explaining technical strengths, weaknesses, and required corrections.
Develop reference examples and evaluation criteria where needed.
Distinguish between minor omissions and material accounting errors.
Apply consistent standards across task design, output review, and quality-calibration activities.
Collaborate asynchronously with research and quality-review teams.
Incorporate project guidance and reviewer feedback into future assignments.
Contribute within the accounting specialty most closely aligned with your professional background.
Support calibration activities and peer review as project needs evolve.