Senior Accountant (Remote - CAD)
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. 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 is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Accounting Finance team. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for performing a range of accounting tasks, including maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and reconciling accounts. This role may also include some supervision of junior staff. The ideal candidate is not only technically strong with GAAP and general corporate accounting functions but also collaborative, proactive, and mission driven. You should be comfortable navigating ambiguity, working cross-functionally with all facets of the business. We value accounting finance professionals who demonstrate ownership, communicate clearly, and strive for continuous improvement—both in technical accounting/finance quality and team culture. Our team enjoys new challenges and the potential of redefining what healthcare service management experience can be. For this position, it is essential to have sincere passion for delivery, excellent time management and a fun attitude while working with some amazing people. Location: Remote, Canada Responsibilities: • Maintain and update accounting records and files • Recording claims related transactions and administering downstream client reporting • AR and AP management • Procurement and vendor management oversight • Facilitate the preparation of financial analysis reports • Ensure compliance with GAAP principles • Post transactions and categorize records in the general ledger (e.g. by assets, liabilities and expenses) • Reconcile bank statements • Analyze transactions with internal and external stakeholders • Conduct month-end and year-end closures • Prepare documents for audits • Advise stakeholders on financial issues • Apply new accounting policies and ensure compliance with rules and regulations • Report to the Accounting Manager and work to improve accounting systems and procedures Primary requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field • Minimum of 2 years of progressive accounting experience • Advanced accounting knowledge: deep understanding of US GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls • Well versed in use of MS Office, particularly Excel and Word • Attention to detail with aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills • Strong organizational and communication skills • High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information 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.