Accountant remote
ESRhealthcare and EXEC STAFF RECRUITERS
Remote · Palo Alto, CA · Posted October 15, 2026
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November 2026
- #3Best cities for entry-level jobs that want AI skills28% · of 100
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About the job
Accountant
15 openings $20 - $60/hr Required Skills Accounting expertise Financial reporting Tax preparation Audit processes Bookkeeping Regulatory compliance (us, uk, can, europe, latam) Analytical skills Problem-solving Documentation skills Attention to detail Written communication Verbal communication Remote collaboration Ai/technology project experience Self-motivation Job Description Job Title: Accountant
Job Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
Job Summary: In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide precise, real-world accounting expertise to inform and enhance AI model training. Review, analyze, and validate a diverse set of financial data and documentation. Evaluate and critique accounting scenarios, workflows, and policies for accuracy and clarity. Deliver high-quality written and verbal feedback on complex financial concepts and accounting tasks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure realistic and relevant accounting datasets. Leverage your deep understanding of regulatory environments (US, UK, CAN, Europe, LATAM) to provide context-rich insights. Commit at least 10+ hours per week to deliver impactful, detail-oriented contributions.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Auditor designation required. Minimum 5-10+ years of hands-on professional accounting experience. Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills—clear, concise, and professional. Demonstrated expertise across bookkeeping, financial reporting, tax, and audit processes. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation abilities. High attention to detail and utmost commitment to accuracy. Proactive, self-motivated, and able to deliver quality results on tight deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with or supporting AI or technology-driven projects. Background in multiple regulatory environments (US/CAN/UK preferred; Europe or LATAM a plus). Prior remote or distributed team experience.