Solutions Analyst

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.

JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a detail-oriented and systems-savvy Solutions Analyst, Finance & Accounting to support and optimize financial systems, reporting, and operational processes. This role sits at the intersection of Finance, Accounting, and Technology, ensuring that financial workflows, system integrations, and reporting structures are accurate, scalable, and efficient.

The ideal candidate combines strong accounting knowledge with analytical and technical skills and is comfortable translating finance requirements into system enhancements and process improvements.

Location:

Dallas, TX - Onsite

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Accounting leadership to evaluate and improve financial workflows (AP, AR, payroll, revenue recognition, close process).
• Translate accounting and reporting requirements into system configurations and technical specifications.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve controls.
• Support implementation and optimization of ERP and financial systems.
• Develop and maintain financial reports and dashboards to support FP&A, accounting, and operational teams.
• Ensure data integrity across financial systems and reporting tools.
• Perform root cause analysis on discrepancies and reporting variances.
• Manage and support integrations between ERP, billing, payroll, CRM, and other business systems.
• Partner with IT and external vendors to resolve system issues.
• Support system upgrades, enhancements, and new tool implementations.
• Maintain documentation for financial systems, workflows, and controls.
• Ensure processes align with GAAP and company policies.
• Assist with documentation required for audits and regulatory reporting.
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in accounting, finance operations, financial systems, or solutions analysis.
• Strong understanding of core accounting principles (GAAP).
• Experience working with ERP systems (NetSuite, Workday, Sage, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Proficiency in Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables).
• Strong proficiency in SQL, including query optimization and relational database concepts.
• Experience with scripting or coding languages (e.g., Python, R, or similar) preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate finance requirements into technical solutions.
  
  

Strong Candidates Will:

• Improvement Mindset: Thinks in terms of scalability and long‑term maintainability, not just quick fixes.
• Collaborative Partner: Works closely with different vendors, departments and team members with a positive attitude.
• Data‑Driven: Builds structure and consistency in a high‑volume data environment.
• Ownership: Manages deadlines well and takes responsibility for the solutions they build.
• Attention to Detail: Able to review work, with strong financial acumen, for finding and correcting errors.
  
  

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
  
  

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.