Kensington Investment Company, Inc Hiring for Senior Accountant Real Estate Job at Boston, MA Full Time

KIC: The Kensington Investment Company, Inc. (KIC), is the family office of the Lewis Family. KIC’s primary areas of investment include real estate, direct investments in private companies, and alternative investment vehicles, such as private equity and venture capital funds.

In addition to real estate and other investments, the Lewis Family owns Grand Circle Corporation (GCC), which operates through the brands Grand Circle Cruise Line, Overseas Adventure Travel, and Grand Circle Travel, and is the nationally recognized leader in international travel, adventure, and discovery to Americans over the age of 50.

The Lewis family and KIC have formalized their commitment to changing people’s lives and giving back to the communities where they travel, live, and work through philanthropic endeavors, which include the Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation.

Top 3 Goals for Senior Accountant

· Prepare Financial Reporting (Forecast vs. Plan) with a goal to exceed 2020 2Plan NOI = $18.1M, while achieving overall service excellence >85%
· Timely execution of the Real estate audits, Real estate tax return reviews
· Timely submittal of the Debt Covenant financial reporting requirements (quarterly, annually)

Position Summary:

The candidate is a highly motivated real estate professional focused on setting measurable operating goals and reporting results on a monthly basis, identifying barriers or hot issues to achieving goals and planning course corrections. The candidate has “hands-on” experience with both residential and commercial assets and strong financial analytic skills. This individual will identify and present “added-value” investments within the existing wholly owned and managed portfolio and for the real estate assets in which Kensington has invested. This individual must be a strong leader; comfortable working within a fast paced privately held family office and committed to supporting Kensington’s long term goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Senior Accountant is primarily responsible for providing support throughout the monthly financial statement close process. This includes, but is not limited to, processing journal entries, preparing monthly GL account reconciliations and analyzing financial reports and supporting schedules. Providing these services in an effective and efficient manner will ensure that the Company’s finances are accurate and the Company is in compliance with internal and external financial reporting requirements.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

· Preparation of journal entries, recurring entries and expense accruals

· Preparation of monthly account reconciliations

· Maintain/update debt covenant requirements

· Analyze financial reports and supporting schedules

· Assist in preparation for annual audits including interacting with auditors

· Assist with monthly management reporting requirements

· Assist with technical accounting research

· Perform ad-hoc analysis and other job related duties as assigned

Required Skills:

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Self-motivated

· Strong work ethic and team player

· Effective verbal and written communication skills

· Strong PC skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, Sage 300

Desired Qualifications:

· Minimum five (5) years accounting

· BS degree in Accounting

· Strong knowledge of GAAP

· Experience working in a strict monthly close work environment

Qualifying Personal Surveys: All eligible candidates will be required to complete a Predictive Index and Leadership Evaluation Assessment survey; Drug screening, and Background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location