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:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401k with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
Compensation: Base salary range: $55,000-$70,000 depending on relevant experience, location, and qualifications.