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Corporate / Controllership Accountant

Weekday AIUnited StatesπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesPosted Sep 8, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This remote opportunity offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to shape the future of AI in accounting by leveraging your expertise in financial reporting and month-end close. You'll thrive here if you possess strong controllership experience and a keen eye for detail, making a significant impact on innovative AI development.

Quick Overview

Salary
$80 - $120/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
Remote
Location
United States
Posted
3 weeks ago
CPANetSuiteFinancial ReportingGAAPGeneral LedgerQuickBooksSAP

Job Description

This role is for one of our clients

Compensation: $80 - $120 per hour

We are collaborating with a leading AI lab to engage experienced corporate / controllership accountants. You'll translate the day-to-day of running the books β€” financial reporting, the month-end close, and core accounting operations β€” into structured, high-quality training data that teaches AI to reason about real accounting work.

Focus Areas

Financial accounting & reporting Β· bookkeeping / client accounting services (CAS) Β· accounting operations (AP / AR / payroll).

Key Responsibilities

  • Design realistic scenarios from your controllership work β€” financial statement preparation, journal entries, account & bank reconciliations, month-end / period-end close, fixed-asset & depreciation schedules, accruals and prepaids
  • Review and compare AI-generated accounting outputs for accuracy, GAAP compliance, and sound professional judgment
  • Provide clear written feedback that improves how AI performs close and reporting tasks
  • Collaborate asynchronously with the research team

Ideal Qualifications

  • CPA, or 3–5+ years of corporate/in-house or firm accounting experience (no niche certification required)
  • Hands-on ownership of the general ledger and the period-end close
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Comfortable with common accounting tools (QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Excel)
  • Strong written communication and attention to detail

Application Process

  • Submit a resume or a short summary of your accounting experience
  • Complete a short form on your practice area, specialties, and certifications
  • Selected applicants may complete a brief sample task

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

  • You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
  • This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
  • Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
  • Your work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
  • Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
  • Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.