Accountants / Bookkeepers / Accounting Clerks

Are you ready to bring your accounting expertise into the world of AI? We are looking for accountants and accounting professionals (bookkeepers, accounting clerks, CPAs or equivalent) to support high-quality AI training and validation work involving accounting records, transaction logic, and administrative finance workflows. This role combines the opportunity to work with modern AI systems with the responsibility of ensuring accuracy, consistency, and clear documentation—making it a strong fit for people who are detail-oriented and process-driven. Candidates who have worked in government or institutional settings may be especially well-suited, as this work often reflects manual, ledger-based, voucher-heavy accounting and administrative systems.

### Your Profile
- Academic / professional background: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Accounting fundamentals: Strong understanding of bookkeeping, general ledger, AP/AR, reconciliations, and common accounting classifications (expense vs asset, payable vs paid, accrual vs cash timing).
- Institutional / government exposure (preferred): Experience with manual or semi-manual accounting systems such as cash books, ledgers, voucher packets, approval chains, procurement/payment documentation, and registers (e.g., advances, fixed assets).
- Credentials (nice to have): CPA/CA/ACCA/CMA or local equivalent (or strong practical experience in lieu of certification).
- English proficiency: Comfortable reading detailed instructions and writing short explanations/notes in English for documentation and async collaboration.
- Analytical & detail-oriented: You notice mismatched totals, missing entries, inconsistent narrations, and documentation gaps—and you can explain what’s wrong clearly.
- Process discipline: Comfortable working with detailed guidelines, checklists, and structured workflows.
- Tools comfort: Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills; familiarity with accounting software/ERPs (e.g., QuickBooks, Tally, Zoho Books, SAP/Oracle) is a plus.

### Key Responsibilities
- Develop AI Training Content (Accounting + Records): Create clear prompts and high-quality reference answers based on real accounting workflows and recordkeeping (classification, reconciliations, voucher/ledger logic), including scenarios derived from handwritten or scanned source documents.
- Evaluate & Rank AI Responses: Review, compare, and score AI outputs for accuracy, completeness, and guideline compliance; provide concise written rationales grounded in accounting logic.
- Precise Data Annotation (Manual → Digital): Accurately extract and enter information from handwritten/physical records (historical ledgers, forms, hand-filled logs) into structured digital formats, flagging unclear entries, inconsistencies, and edge cases.

🌍 Geographic Availability
This role is available to qualified experts globally. However, as a U.S.-based company, SME Careers complies with U.S. export control and sanctions regulations. Eligibility depends on your country of residence and any applicable trade restrictions. Some projects may have additional language or region-specific requirements.

💰 Pay Rate May Vary Based on Your Location
Your actual compensation will be determined based on your location and local market conditions. See regional job listings for localized pay information, or the application process will clarify your specific rate.

If you're unsure whether you're eligible, proceed with the application—SME's screening will determine your jurisdiction status and applicable compensation.