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# Staff Accountant at Lantern

- **Company:** Lantern
- **Location:** Dallas, TX
- **Posted:** 2026-10-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/employerdirecthealthcare/jobs/5254327007

## Job description

## About Lantern

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

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.

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.

## About Lantern

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Lantern is a specialty care platform that connects members with top-tier surgeons, oncologists, and infusion providers to deliver high-quality, affordable care for surgery, cancer, and infusion therapy.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped/venture-backed – funding details not publicly disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Dallas, Texas, USA
- **Founded**: 2011 (originally as SurgeryPlus)
- **Founders**: Not publicly named on the site (founded by a team that identified the need for better specialty care navigation)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Healthcare services / specialty care management
- Target customers: B2B – employers and health plans that offer Lantern as a benefit to their members; also serves members directly (B2B2C)
- Mission statement: “Help make excellent, affordable care more accessible to everyone.”

## Products & Services
- **Surgery**: Curated Network of Excellence for elective surgeries – members get access to top-performing surgeons with <1% complication rate vs. 8–15% national average, 55%+ lower rates, and faster scheduling (17 days vs. 38 average).
- **Cancer Care**: Oncology navigation program – connects members to community cancer centers and NCI-designated centers with average access in under 10 days; dedicated Nurse Navigators.
- **Infusion Therapy**: In-network infusion services for conditions like cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis – includes at-home options; employers save 40%+ on infusion costs.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: 12 million lives covered; over $1 billion saved for members and employers.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not listed publicly; the company partners with top health plans and employers across the US.
- **Growth Signals**: Hired 354 people in 2024; expanded from surgery into cancer care and infusion therapy; <1% member complication rate; member NPS of 85.

## Competitive Advantages
- Network of Excellence – providers are hand-selected based on quality, not just reviews, leading to significantly better outcomes (complication rate <1% vs. 8-15% industry average).
- Cost savings – negotiated rates 55%+ lower than traditional insurance, with average employer savings of 40%+ on infusions.
- Personalized care – each member gets a dedicated Care Advocate and clinical support from Care Advocates and Nurse Navigators.
- End-to-end platform covering three highest-cost categories (surgery, cancer, infusions) that account for 50% of healthcare spend.

## Strategic Focus
- Expanding services to address more high-cost, high-complexity care needs – most recently adding infusion therapy.
- Scaling the curated provider network nationally while maintaining quality standards.
- Driving adoption among employers and health plans to cover more lives.

## Why Work Here
- Culture driven by the LIGHT values: Logic, Inclusion, Grit, Humanity, Truth.
- Fast-growing company – added 354 employees in 2024, actively hiring across roles.
- Fully remote or hybrid? The careers page suggests employees “work from across the U.S.” with a Dallas home office; likely offers flexible work arrangements.
- Comprehensive benefits: Health Insurance, Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision, Paid Parental Leave, Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, Paid Vacation, Retirement Savings Plan, and commuter spending.
- Mission-driven work: directly improving access to excellent, affordable specialty care for millions.

## Sources
1. [Lantern Careers Page](https://lanterncare.com/about-us/careers/)
2. [Lantern About Us](https://lanterncare.com/about-us/)
3. [Lantern Home Page (The Specialty Care Platform)](https://lanterncare.com/)
4. [Lantern Leadership Team](https://lanterncare.com/our-team/)
5. [Lantern Contact Page](https://lanterncare.com/contact-us/)
6. [Greenhouse Careers (Employer Direct Healthcare)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/employerdirecthealthcare)

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