Public Accountant (ALE)

Overview

This role involves creating realistic accounting tasks and reference solutions based on accounting services delivered to external clients. You will develop original tasks and evaluate AI agents as they complete client accounting workflows using spreadsheets, accounting platforms, and supporting documents.

Responsibilities

• Create tasks covering 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• US$80–US$150 per hour, depending on expertise and project requirements.

Location

• Remote

Engagement

• Project-based with flexible hours