Staff Accountant

Job Summary:

KIC is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join the growing Accounting & Finance team. This role reports to our Accounting Manager and is responsible for supporting accounting functions including accruals, reconciliations, revenue recognition, and general ledger management. You will play a critical role in the day-to-day operations of the company. The position will be based in KIC's Boston office and follow a hybrid work schedule of 2 days remote, 3 days in the office. The ideal candidate will exemplify the company values, especially open and courageous communication, risk taking, emotional maturity, and teamwork.

Role Responsibilities:

• Record bank activity daily to reconcile cash accounts mid-month and at month end for properties and personal bank accounts.
• Calculate management fee income for properties prior to month end close.
• Assist in reconciling company credit card and recording journal entries to reflect intercompany balances between KIC and properties.
• Maintain a prepaid schedule to record periodic expenses for subscriptions and insurance policies.
• Add new fixed assets to platform to properly track and record depreciation monthly.
• Reconcile brokerage accounts monthly.
• Reconcile tenant security deposits.
• Work with property managers on monthly forecasting.
• Support annual audit by compiling necessary documentation.
• Assist AP Director maintaining AP inbox.
• Collaborate with KIC’s Finance and Accounting team on ad-hoc projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• 2 year of relevant professional experience
• Experience with RealPage or NetSuite preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to solve problems & take initiative.
• Outstanding time management skills, with proven ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities effectively.
• Sound judgment, maturity, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.

Benefits: The Kensington Investment Company offers a competitive and generous benefit package for all full-time employees. Final compensation packages are always subject to candidate experience, skills, and location.

Qualifying Personal Surveys: All eligible candidates will be required to complete a Predictive Index assessment. As a condition of employment, all candidates must complete a Drug screen and Background Check.

Kensington Investment Company does not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees!

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.