# Lead Accountant at Upstart

- Company: Upstart
- What the company does: Explore lending solutions through Upstart, including personal loans, debt consolidation, short-term relief, Cash Line, and HELOC. Check your rate today! Backed by Khosla, Kleiner Perkins and NEA.
- Company website: https://www.upstart.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: United States | Remote
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-10-27
- Apply by: 2026-12-11
- Apply: https://careers.upstart.com/jobs?gh_jid=8319647&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/upstart-lead-accountant/

## About the role

As a Lead Accountant, Capital Markets, you will own key accounting processes supporting Upstart’s structured products, derivatives, and loan sale and funding activities. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience in financial services, lending, fintech, or public accounting serving financial services clients
- Experience accounting for structured products and derivatives, including related valuations, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Experience with loan sale and funding activities, including transaction accounting, settlements, and related financing arrangements
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and demonstrated ability to independently own complex accounting processes and month-end close activities
- Ability to evaluate new transactions in partnership with Technical Accounting and lead cross-functional issue resolution

Tags: Finance & Capital Markets Department

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/upstart-lead-accountant/