TEMP Accountant

Temporary Staff Accountant: 3-4 week assignment

Position Summary

Lakeview Cemetery is seeking an experienced Temporary Staff Accountant for a 4–6 week, in-person assignment supporting our annual financial audit. The right candidate is a hands-on QuickBooks expert who can set up new company files, build and clean up charts of accounts, and produce accurate financial reports, while taking on a range of audit-related projects

Location: Lakeview Cemetery, 885 Boston Avenue, Bridgeport, CT

Work arrangement: In-person, on site

Duration: 3–4 weeks

Schedule: Monday–Friday, business hours (some flexibility possible)

Reports to Executive Director

Employment type: Temporary / contract

About Lakeview Cemetery

Lakeview Cemetery Association is a non-profit, non-denominational cemetery serving the Greater Bridgeport community. Established in the early 1800s and incorporated in 1893, Lakeview is committed to providing dignified, compassionate care to families and to stewarding its grounds for generations to come. Our small, dedicated team values accuracy, integrity, and a collaborative approach.

Key Responsibilities

Audit support

• Prepare audit schedules, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation requested by the external auditors
• Respond to auditor requests promptly and track open items through completion
• Research and resolve account variances and propose adjusting journal entries
• Assist with year-end close procedures and accruals

QuickBooks setup and maintenance

• Set up new QuickBooks company files, including entity settings, classes, and user access
• Design, build, and clean up charts of accounts to reflect the organization's structure and reporting needs
• Map and migrate balances or transactions between company files as needed
• Review existing records for miscoding and correct errors

Financial reporting

• Build and customize financial reports in QuickBooks, including balance sheets, statements of activities, and budget-to-actual reports
• Prepare reports suitable for management, the Board, and auditors
• Document report setup and procedures so staff can continue using them after the assignment

Special projects

• Take on other accounting and finance projects as assigned, such as fixed asset schedules, or process documentation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of hands-on accounting experience, including year-end close and audit preparation
• Excellent, advanced Excel and Microsoft computer skills
• Advanced QuickBooks proficiency (Online and/or Desktop), with demonstrated experience:

o Setting up new company files from scratch

o Designing and restructuring charts of accounts

o Building and customizing financial reports

• Solid understanding of GAAP, account reconciliations, and journal entries
• Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, reconciliation workbooks)
• High attention to detail and ability to meet firm audit deadlines
• Clear communicator who can work independently and with outside auditors
• Able to work on site in Bridgeport, CT for the full assignment

Preferred Qualifications

• Non-profit accounting experience, including fund accounting
• QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification
• Experience supporting an external audit for a small to mid-sized organization
• Familiarity with cemetery, endowment, or perpetual care fund accounting

Work Environment

This is an in-person office role at our Bridgeport location. Work is primarily computer-based in a quiet office setting. Compensation is $35 per hour.

How to Apply

Please send a resume and a brief note describing your QuickBooks setup and audit support experience to [email protected], or apply directly via Indeed.

Please, No telephone calls or drop ins - thank you

Lakeview Cemetery Association is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person