Staff Accountant

Lantern•Dallas, TX

13d

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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