Staff Accountant

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

Benefits:

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