About The Job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position

Tax Review Specialist

Type

Independent Contractor

Compensation

$50–$60 per hour

Location

Remote

Commitment

Flexible hours

Role Responsibilities

• Review various U.S. federal and state tax returns and related forms/schedules.
• Extract concise insights such as filing status, income sources, and deductions/credits.
• Create verification checklists and follow-up questions to confirm accuracy.
• Flag anomalies and edge cases like multi-state moves and amended filings.
• Analyze tax returns to document key findings and verify facts.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet project demands.

Qualifications

• CPA or EA, and 4+ years of experience in U.S. individual/business tax preparation.
• Strong knowledge of Form 1040 ecosystems and state equivalents.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with sound judgment on materiality and data quality.
• Comfortable working with provided materials and following confidentiality guidelines.

Start Date

• Start after a brief calibration/pilot to align on style, depth, and formatting.

Compensation & Legal

• Independent contractor.
• Payment via Stripe Connect.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Submit your resume/CV outlining relevant tax experience.
• Complete a short sample task 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.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.