Job Description:
• Confirm filing figures, tags, and disclosures are correct and traceable to their sources
• Trace linked data through Workiva from source spreadsheets to filing figures
• Tie out filings through footing, cross-footing, and reconciliation to trial balances and supporting schedules
• Evaluate XBRL/iXBRL tagging, including taxonomy elements, custom extensions, periods, signs, and dimensions
• Check disclosure completeness against Reg S-X and S-K requirements
• Review Workiva workflows, including tasks, comments, sign-offs, and versions
• Detect broken or stale links, mis-tagged XBRL elements, sign or period errors, and out-of-scope edits
• Assess whether all affected statements, footnotes, and tags are updated when figures change
• Distinguish document validation from readiness for SEC review or audit
• Verify that unsupported requests, such as editing locked sections or overriding signed-off controls, are refused
Requirements:
• Use Workiva regularly—weekly or more—as part of your current or recent role
• 3+ years of SEC reporting, technical accounting, or SOX/internal audit experience at a public company or audit firm
• Ability to identify broken tie-outs, incorrect XBRL elements, and missing disclosures
• Strong working knowledge in at least 2–3 specialized areas: 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K preparation and EDGAR filing; SOX 404 controls documentation, testing, and deficiency evaluation; ESG and sustainability reporting; earnings releases and board or management reporting; rollforwards and linkage to face statements; Workiva administration
• CPA strongly preferred
• Big 4 or public-company reporting background preferred
• Prior data annotation, labeling, or AI evaluation experience is a plus
• Must be able to work as an independent contractor
• H-1B and STEM OPT candidates are not supported
Benefits:
• Fully remote role
• Flexible schedule; work can be completed on your own schedule
• Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance
• Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise based on services rendered
• Competitive pay
• Collaboration with leading researchers
• Opportunity to help shape the next generation of AI systems
• Up to $400 referral payment for each successful referral, subject to referral limits
• Reasonable accommodations upon request