Public Accountant (ALE)

Overview

The organization is seeking Public Accountants to create realistic accounting tasks based on services delivered to external clients. This role involves developing original tasks and reference solutions, then evaluating AI agents completing client accounting workflows using spreadsheets, accounting platforms, and supporting documents.

• Location: Remote
• Engagement: Project-based with flexible hours
• Compensation: US$80–US$150 per hour, depending on expertise and project requirements

Responsibilities

• Create tasks involving bookkeeping review, adjusting entries, trial balance preparation, financial statements, and client accounting queries.
• Develop reference solutions that reconcile source documents to final outputs and explain relevant accounting judgments.
• Evaluate agents organizing incomplete records, correcting misclassifications, reconciling accounts, and preparing client deliverables.
• Define scoring criteria for technical accuracy, consistency, documentation, and clarity of client communication.
• Identify missing information and assess whether agents request clarification or state reasonable assumptions.

Requirements

• Degree in accounting or a related discipline, or equivalent professional expertise.
• 3+ years of experience in public accounting or providing accounting services to external clients.
• Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and applicable accounting standards.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets and accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, Xero, or equivalent software.
• Fluent English, with strong written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification.
• Experience serving multiple clients, industries, or jurisdictions.