Tax Review Specialist
@ Mercor

Hybrid
$120,000
Hybrid
Part Time
Posted 4 days ago

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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/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 including 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

Must-Have:

  • CPA or EA with 4+ years experience in U.S. individual/business tax preparation.
  • Strong knowledge of Form 1040 ecosystems and state equivalents.
  • Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
  • Sound judgment on materiality and data quality.
  • Ability to work with provided materials and adhere to confidentiality guidelines.

Start Date

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

Compensation & Legal

Position is Independent Contractor with payment via Stripe Connect.

Application Process

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 visit this link. For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

Key skills/competency

  • CPA
  • Taxation
  • Tax Review
  • U.S. Tax
  • 1040
  • Compliance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Verification
  • Analysis
  • Independent Work
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How to Get Hired at Mercor

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize Your Resume: Highlight CPA and tax review experience.
  • Include Relevant Keywords: Emphasize U.S. tax and 1040 expertise.
  • Follow Instructions: Complete sample tasks precisely.
  • Showcase Detail: Provide examples of tax analysis and accuracy.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review U.S. tax codes and regulations.
Practice analyzing complex tax returns.
Familiarize with Form 1040 details.
Update skills in tax software tools.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you solved tax anomalies.
Explain handling tight deadlines independently.
Showcase communication in complex projects.
Share a scenario balancing multiple reviews.

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