Tax Accountant Expert - Remote Contract Position
Listing checked September 22, 2026 · pay as published by AfterQuery
Overview
AfterQuery builds tax accounting challenges that sharpen how AI models handle real tax work. You will write case studies and questions on tax return preparation, tax planning, deduction optimization, audit representation, and related areas. Your review of model answers keeps output aligned with IRS rules and accepted practice. The role runs remote on a contract basis at about 10 hours each week, with pay between $75 and $150 per hour.
What You'll Do7
- 1Create tax accounting questions and case studies that test AI models on tax return preparation, tax planning, deduction optimization, tax law interpretation, audit representation, and estimated tax calculations.
- 2Design scenarios that push models to apply federal and state tax rules to realistic client situations.
- 3Assess model answers for accuracy, logic, and alignment with IRS regulations.
- 4Provide detailed written feedback that points out errors and explains correct tax treatment.
- 5Validate content against accepted tax accounting practice before it enters training sets.
- 6Work with tax specialists and technical experts to calibrate question difficulty.
- 7Refine educational material so each challenge stays demanding and useful for model improvement.
Requirements11
- 1Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- 2Proven record as a tax accountant, tax preparer, or tax compliance professional.
- 3Solid command of federal and state tax laws and regulations.
- 4Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- 5Keen attention to detail.
- 6Multiple years of tax accounting experience across areas such as individual, corporate, partnership, estate, or international tax.
- 7Big 4 accounting firm background stands out.
- 8Hands-on use of QuickBooks or another accounting software platform.
- 9Involvement in tax publications, continuing education, or tax technology projects.
- 10CPA license, Enrolled Agent designation, or master's degree in taxation adds weight.
- 11Familiarity with AI or technology-driven tax applications helps.
Who Should Apply
The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's in accounting or finance and has hands-on experience as a tax accountant, preparer, or compliance specialist. You understand federal and state tax law and can explain complex rules in clear writing. A CPA, EA, master's in taxation, Big 4 background, or QuickBooks experience strengthens your fit. This contract fits someone who wants about 10 hours of remote project work each week and can meet asynchronous deadlines. Candidates without direct tax prep or compliance work score low, and resumes that list only general accounting duties often fail to show the tax depth this role demands.
Salary Insight
Pay ranges from $75 to $150 per hour for this contract. That range fits specialized tax accounting work for AI model training, where expert review and question design command more than routine tax preparation roles.
Pay and demand for Tax roles
AggregatedTypical pay
$82/hour
This role
$75–$150/hr
Most Tax roles pay $68–$112 per hour. This role's pay sits above that range.
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- accounting36%
- financial reporting27%
- ifrs24%
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When you apply, list your CPA license and IRS PTIN at the top of your resume, then name the tax areas you know best, such as corporate, partnership, or international tax. Add one line about any Big 4 work and the accounting software you use, since those details help reviewers match you to the right question set.
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