Financial Accounting Specialist (Remote | $90–$170/hr)

Financial Systems & Accounting Expert

Position: Financial Systems & Accounting Expert

Type: Contractor

Compensation: $90–$170/hour

Location: Remote

About the Opportunity

micro1 is seeking experienced Financial Systems & Accounting Experts to support projects focused on accounting operations, financial reporting, and financial systems evaluation.

This role is ideal for professionals with expertise in accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, ERP systems, and financial operations. You'll apply your real-world accounting knowledge to evaluate outputs, review financial workflows, assess system logic, and contribute high-quality accounting scenarios and reference solutions.

No prior AI experience is required. Your accounting expertise and hands-on experience with financial systems are the primary qualifications for this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate accounting outputs for technical accuracy, including accounting treatments, calculations, journal entries, and financial explanations.
• Review financial statements, reconciliations, and close workpapers, identifying errors and providing appropriate accounting treatments.
• Assess accounting workflows and financial-system processes across ERP and accounting platforms.
• Apply structured evaluation guidelines and grading criteria consistently.
• Contribute realistic accounting scenarios and high-quality reference solutions based on industry practices.
• Provide clear, actionable written feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Review financial reporting outputs for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established accounting standards.

Required Qualifications

1. Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in financial accounting, corporate accounting, month-end close, audit, bookkeeping, financial reporting, management accounting, cost accounting, or FP&A with substantial accounting responsibilities.
2. Proven experience preparing or reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
3. Hands-on experience with financial systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Xero, Sage Intacct, Dynamics 365, Workday, or comparable accounting platforms.
4. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting workflows.
5. Familiarity with accounting operations, transaction processing, reconciliations, and financial close procedures.
6. Strong written and verbal English communication skills (B2 level or above).
7. Ability to identify issues within accounting systems and document findings clearly.
8. Reliable internet connection and immediate availability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with finance and accounting tools such as:BlackLine, Bill.com, Ramp, Brex, Stripe, Avalara, Anaplan ,Tableau, Power BI
• Prior experience supporting AI training projects, annotation, labeling, evaluation, RLHF, or rubric-based review work.
• Previous participation in micro1 projects.
• Experience reviewing financial controls, ERP workflows, and accounting process improvements.

Compensation

• $90–$170/hour
• Flexible remote engagement
• Independent contractor role
• Performance-based project work

Application Process

1. Submit Your Application
2. Complete Screening Questions
3. Participate in an AI Interview
4. Complete Technical Assessment (if required)
5. Complete Hiring Manager Review
6. Begin Project Work Upon Selection

Additional Details

• Fully remote opportunity.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Immediate start available.
• Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Opportunity to contribute expertise across accounting, financial reporting, and financial systems domains.