Staff Accountant

Lantern is the specialty care platform connecting people with the best care when they need it most. By curating a Network of Excellence comprised of the nation's top specialists for surgery, cancer care, infusions and more, Lantern delivers excellent care with significant cost savings to employers and their workforces. Lantern also pairs members with a dedicated care team, including Care Advocates and nurses, for the entirety of their care journey, helping them get back to good health, back to their families and back to work. With convenient access to specialists nationwide, Lantern means quality care is within driving distance for most. Lantern is trusted by the nation's largest employers to deliver care to more than 6 million members across the country. Learn more about us at lanterncare.com. 

Job Overview

Lantern Specialty Care is a PE-backed healthcare company growing rapidly in scale and complexity. The Accounting team is at the center of that growth, supporting month-end close, cash operations, claims invoicing, and cross-functional reporting.

We are hiring a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations, with a focus on cash application, claims invoicing, AR reconciliation, and inquiry management. This role reports directly to Daisy Chang, Director of Accounting.

This role is a strong fit for someone early in their career who is eager to learn and grow. The technical skills can be developed here — what matters most is that you bring genuine curiosity, a willingness to take ownership, and the drive to keep improving. You will have direct mentorship and real responsibility from day one.

What Makes a Strong Candidate

Beyond technical skills, we are looking for someone who brings genuine motivation to the work. The right person for this role will:

• Take ownership of assigned accounts and follow through on open items without being asked
• Show up curious — willing to ask questions, investigate discrepancies, and not settle for “good enough”
• Be coachable and actively seek feedback as a tool for growth
• Bring consistency and accountability to every close cycle, not just when it is convenient
• Demonstrate the drive to develop professionally, not just complete tasks

Everything on this list is something we can help you learn. The motivation to grow is something you bring.

What You Will Do

Cash Application:

• Post daily cash application entries across bank accounts with accuracy
• Identify and resolve unidentified payments within 2-3 business days
• Monitor unapplied cash balances and escalate aging items proactively
• Retrieve remittance documentation from email, portals, and other sources
• Support AR subledger reconciliation to GL

Claims Invoicing:

• Process weekly claims invoices accurately and in accordance with billing schedules
• Validate invoice data against claims records prior to submission
• Coordinate with claims operations and billing teams to resolve invoice discrepancies

AR Reconciliation & Collections:

• Perform AR reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of outstanding balances
• Assess delinquent accounts and follow up with Client Success on outstanding balances
• Maintain documentation of collection activity and account status for reporting and audit purposes
• Escalate unresolved delinquencies to management with supporting detail

Inquiry Management:

• Respond to internal and external accounting inquiries in a timely, professional manner
• Route and escalate inquiries appropriately when resolution requires another team
• Maintain documentation of inquiry resolutions for audit and reference purposes

General Accounting Support:

• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP
• Support monthly close processes including account reconciliations
• Maintain supporting documentation for audit purposes
• Adhere to internal controls and company policies
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve discrepancies
• Identify opportunities for process improvement

What We Are Looking For

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• High level of accuracy in data entry and reconciliations
• Ability to learn systems quickly and adapt to new tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for inquiry and collections handling

Preferred:

• Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
• Understanding of US GAAP fundamentals
• Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP platforms

Compensation: Base salary range: $55,000–$70,000 depending on relevant experience, location, and qualifications.

About You:

• You use LOGIC in your decision making and understand that progress is critical to making change. You focus on the execution of your content while balancing a fast-paced environment and you take the time to celebrate both the small & big wins. 
• INCLUSION is a core tenant of your personal beliefs. A diverse and inclusive environment is incredibly important to you. You understand and desire to be a part of a diverse team with different experiences and perspectives & you cherish the differences in each individual that you interact with.
• You have the GRIT, drive and ambition to tackle big problems. Big problems require big ideas and a team that supports new ideas. 
• You care deeply for your customers are driven to keep HUMANITY in all decisions. Your customers aren’t just the individuals using your product. They are the driving factor in your motivation to make a change.
• Integrity guides you in life. Focusing on the TRUTH vs. giving people the answers they want to hear. 
• You thrive in a Team Environment. Collaboration is key in innovation and creating change.

These pillars of LIGHT are a reminder to our team that we are making a difference by providing guidance and support in navigating the often complex and confusing landscape of healthcare. We hope that through this LIGHT, individuals can find their way to the best care, resources, and support they need to get back to life. 

If this sounds like you, we would love to connect to speak further about career opportunities at Lantern.

Please apply to our role & someone from our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out to help you navigate our interview process.

Lantern does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.