Accountant
Micro1 • Remote, Europe, UK
Education
Any
Type
hourly
Pay Rate (by country)
$20–$60/hr
Actively Hiring
15 openings
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What We Know About This Role
- Weekly hours
- 10 hrs/week
About this Role
From the Micro1 listing
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.
Requirements
- accounting expertise
- financial reporting
- tax preparation
- audit processes
- bookkeeping
- regulatory compliance (us, uk, can, europe, latam)
- analytical skills
Eligible Languages
Fluent proficiency in English
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.
Why This Role
Work from anywhere, at any time. This fully remote Accountant position ($40/hr) breaks down geographic barriers, allowing you to earn US-competitive rates regardless of your local market. It is a perfect stepping stone for building a career in the Accounting ecosystem.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply to Micro1 from outside the US or UK?
Yes. Micro1 accepts applicants from most countries worldwide, unlike DataAnnotation or Outlier, both of which cap access to a handful of English-speaking countries. Most roles still require strong written and spoken English.
Does Micro1 monitor your computer while you work?
On many projects, yes, through time-tracking tools that take periodic screenshots to verify active hours. Check the specific project's requirements before accepting if desktop monitoring is a dealbreaker.
What does the Micro1 application process look like?
Expect a screening interview with Zara, Micro1's AI recruiter. Prepare for it like a real video call: good lighting, clear audio, verbal answers to technical questions. A human manager reviews the recording afterward, and some roles add a short skills assessment on top.
What does task-based AI training work actually look like?
Practical, hands-on data work: recording short videos, categorizing images, rating text responses, or analyzing data. Tasks are designed to be short and distinct, typically 5 to 60 minutes each.
What does asynchronous AI training work mean in practice?
No set hours, no check-ins, no meetings. You log in when you want, pick up an available task, complete it, and submit; nobody is waiting on you in real time. That's different from remote employment, where you're expected online during business hours. The tradeoff: you're competing with others for available tasks, so an empty queue means there's simply nothing to do until more work is released.
What does Accounting work look like for a Accountant?
Tasks here are scoped to Accounting, not generic labeling. As a Accountant, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Accounting) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Accounting background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
How many hours per week does this role require?
Based on the listing, this role is scoped at about 10 hours per week. Treat this as a real commitment expectation, not a loose estimate.
What does the 'openings' count on this listing mean?
It's Micro1's live count of how many candidates it's still trying to place for this specific role, 15 right now, not a countdown on your individual application. A higher number signals more active demand; it doesn't lower the bar for acceptance.
Do I need to be fluent in English?
Yes. This role specifically requires English proficiency. You will likely be evaluated on written fluency during the assessment, not just conversational level. If English is not your first language or you are not professionally fluent, this is not the right role. Filter for your native language to find better-matched listings.
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Can I apply from outside Europe, UK?
This specific role is restricted to Europe, UK. If you are outside these locations, applying is unlikely to result in an offer even if you pass the assessment. Check the full job description for any VPN or tax-residency caveats.